Gilda Steinforth Is a Partner in the Law Firm of Jones,Deloitte

question 19

Multiple Choice

Gilda Steinforth is a partner in the law firm of Jones,Deloitte & Ernst.A wealthy couple has met with her and asked her to draw up a trust for a portion of their property.They gave Steinforth a check for $10,000 as a retainer fee and a check for $500,000 to begin the trust.Within two days after her meeting with the couple,Gilda and the checks are gone.The couple wishes to recover from Jones,Deloitte & Ernst.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The couple may not recover since Jones, Deloitte & Ernst is not responsible for the intentional torts of its employees.
• B)The couple may not recover since Steinforth, as a lawyer, was an independent contractor and not a servant of the firm.
• C)The couple may not recover since Steinforth had no express or implied authority to receive the checks.
• D)none of the above

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