When a Tort or Crime Is Committed by an Employee

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a tort or crime is committed by an employee:

• A) the principal is vicariously liable.
• B) the principal is not vicariously liable.
• C) vicarious liability cannot be imposed on the employer because an employee is not an agent.
• D) vicarious liability could be imposed on the employer if the act was committed within the course of employment.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

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Delta Waves

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Delta Waves

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