When Liability Is Imposed on the Principal for the Unauthorized

question 79

Multiple Choice

When liability is imposed on the principal for the unauthorized torts of an agent, it is called:

• A) fiduciary duty
• B) indemnification
• C) agent respondeat
• D) third-party rights, duties, and liabilities
• E) none of the other choices

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