A Principal May Be Held Liable to Third Parties for Torts

question 8

Multiple Choice

A principal may be held liable to third parties for torts committed by an agent if the

• A) agent is a gratuitous agent.
• B) third party notifies the principal.
• C) third party notifies the agent.
• D) agent acts within the scope of the agent's authority.

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