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If a  worker, hired to clean a premises, accidentally starts a fire while using cleaning equipment, the owner of the premises may be held ...

Option: 1

Strictly liable for property damage caused by the fire.


Option: 2

jointly liable for property damage caused by the fire.


Option: 3

no liablity due to Act of God.


Option: 4

No liablity because of volenti non fit injuria


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Here the relationship between the cleaner and the owner of the premises was that of a Master-servant.master-servant relationship is similar to the employer-employee relationship, where the master (employer) controls and directs the servant (employee) in performing tasks. Hence, option (b) is correct.

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