Identify the Doctrine That Holds Employers Liable for Tortious Acts

question 87

Multiple Choice

Identify the doctrine that holds employers liable for tortious acts committed by employees while acting within the scope of their employment.

• A)Stare decisis
• B)Strict liability
• C)Res ipsa loquitur
• D)Respondeat superior
• E)Voir dire

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Definitions:

Bronchi

The large air passages that lead from the trachea (windpipe) into the lungs and become smaller tubes within the lungs called bronchioles.

Trachea

A large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes, conveying air to and from the lungs.

Chronic Lower

A phrase potentially missing context but may refer to sustained low-level conditions or symptoms in a health context.

Respiratory Disease

A term for diseases that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system, hindering breathing functions.