Section 225
Compensation to agent for injury caused by principal's neglect.
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.
Notes
1. Cf. the Indian Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 (13 of 1855).