Law · Law of Torts

Assertion (A): In Limpus v. London General Omnibus Company, the master was held liable for the collision caused by the driver. Reason (R): The act of the servant is still considered to be in the course of employment even if the master explicitly forbids the specific manner of doing it. Which one of the following options is correct?

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1Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
2Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
3Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
4Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false

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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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