The common law did not hold parents liable for their children’s unintentional torts unless the parents’ negligent supervision led directly to the tort. But the common law did hold husbands vicariously liable for their wives’ torts (a rule since abrogated by statute). Can you provide an efficiency explanation for these common law rules?

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The rule for parents is an example of the negligent vicarious liability which is efficient Typically ... View the full answer