Edward Is an Employee of Huge Corporation Who Works in One

question 26

Multiple Choice

Edward is an employee of Huge Corporation who works in one of the company's stores.One day Edward sees one of his ex-girlfriends,who jilted him,in the store.He is still mad at her for this,so he goes over and slugs her in the face.She sues Edward and Huge Corporation.If the state applies the motivation test,which of the following is true?

• A) Huge and Edward could each be liable for the tort.
• B) Huge,but not Edward,would be liable for the tort.
• C) Edward,but not Huge,would be liable for the tort.
• D) Neither Edward nor Huge would be liable for the tort.
• E) Huge and Edward could each be liable for the tort,but the plaintiff must first seek recovery from Edward.

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