The principal must make
compensation to his agent in respect of injury1
caused to such agent by the principal's neglect or want of
skill.
Illustration
A employs B as a bricklayer in building a house, and puts up the scaffolding himself. The scaffolding is unskilfully put up, and B is in consequence hurt. A must make compensation to B.
Illustration
A employs B as a bricklayer in building a house, and puts up the scaffolding himself. The scaffolding is unskilfully put up, and B is in consequence hurt. A must make compensation to B.
1. Cf. the Indian Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 (13 of 1855).