Principle: A master is liable for the tortious acts of a servant done in the course of employment. Fact: A bus driver, while on his authorized route, takes a detour to visit his friend and injures a pedestrian during the detour. Is the employer liable?
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A
Yes, because the driver was on duty at the time
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B
No, because the detour was a frolic outside the course of employment
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C
Yes, because the employer owns the vehicle
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D
No, because the pedestrian should have taken care on the road