If an Agent Commits a Tort While Acting Within the Scope

question 37

Multiple Choice

If an agent commits a tort while acting within the scope of the agency, the party who is liable is

• A) the agent alone.
• B) the principal alone.
• C) both the principal and the agent.
• D) neither the principal nor the agent.

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Definitions:

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