In Deatons v Flew (1949)79 CLR 370,why was the hotelier NOT liable to the injured customer?
A)Because the barmaid lost her temper.
B)Because the injured customer had provoked the barmaid and was contributorily negligent.
C)Because the barmaid's actions were outside the scope of her employment.
D)Because the barmaid was not an employee.

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The hotelier was not liable to the injured customer because the barmaid's actions were outside the scope of her employment. The barmaid's conduct in assaulting the customer was not authorized or expected by her employer and therefore the hotelier was not responsible for her actions.

In Deatons V Flew (1949)79 CLR 370,why Was the Hotelier