When Is an Agent Liable for a Tort Committed by the Principal

question 40

Multiple Choice

When is an agent liable for a tort committed by the principal?

• A) when the agency is undisclosed
• B) when the tort was committed with the scope of the agency
• C) when the agent ratifies the action
• D) when the agent has aided or abetted the principal's tortious conduct
• E) both A and D

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Definitions:

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Formal Operational Period

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