If an Agent Has,within the Scope of the Agency Relationship,committed

question 53

Multiple Choice

If an agent has,within the scope of the agency relationship,committed both negligent and intentional acts resulting in injury to third parties,the principal:

• A)may be liable for both the negligent and intentional acts.
• B)may effectively limit his or her liability to those third parties if the agent has signed a disclaimer absolving the principal from liability.
• C)will be liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior only for the intentional acts of the agent.
• D)will never be liable unless he or she actively participated in the acts.

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