Which of the Following Is a Distinguishing Feature of the Vicarious

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the vicarious performance of contractual obligations by an employee at the direction of the employer?

• A) The doctrine of frustration of contract protects the employee from employer bad faith.
• B) The doctrine of frustration of contract will hold the employee liable for certain acts.
• C) The doctrine of privity of contract bars the employee from suing or being sued.
• D) The doctrine of privity of contract bars the employer from suing or being sued.

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