In Which of the Following Circumstances Can a Principal Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances can a principal be held liable for the torts of an independent contractor?

• A) in no circumstances
• B) in the same circumstances as the principal would be held liable for the torts of an agent
• C) when the principal is negligent in selecting the independent contractor
• D) when the independent contractor is hired to undertake a dangerous activity
• E) both C and D

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Definitions:

Olfactory Receptor Cells

Specialized neurons in the nose involved in the detection of odor molecules, playing a key role in the sense of smell.

Bypassing Thalamus

Refers to the process where certain sensory inputs (typically olfactory) are processed directly by the brain without first passing through the thalamus, unlike other sensory information.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that detects odors or substances in the air and is integral to various human and animal behaviors.

Sense Of Smell

The ability to perceive odors or scents through the olfactory system.