Which of the Following Parties Is Not Liable for Torts

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parties is not liable for torts?

• A) the employer of an employee who commits a tort within the scope of the work
• B) the principal of an agent who commits a tort within the scope of the work
• C) the owner of property when the tort is committed by an independent contractor
• D) the principal when the principal commits a tort outside the scope of the agent's work

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Definitions:

Forgery

The crime of creating, altering, or imitating objects, statistics, or documents with the intent to deceive.

Public Order Crime

Offenses that interfere with the operation of society and the ability of people to function efficiently, such as public drunkenness and prostitution.

Illegal Drug Use

The use of drugs that are prohibited by law, including substances without a prescription or drugs banned by legislation.

Arson

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property, typically for malicious or fraudulent purposes.