What Is the Tort Liability of an Agent If the Tort

question 95

Multiple Choice

What is the tort liability of an agent if the tort was committed within the "course and scope" of the agency?

• A) The agent is released from liability.
• B) The agent and the principal will be held equally liable.
• C) The agent is liable for his or her own tortuous conduct.
• D) The agent will be liable, but only if the principal is unable to pay the victim's damages.
• E) The principal can assert the contributory negligence defense.

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