An Agent Acting at the Direction of the Principal May

question 22

Multiple Choice

An agent acting at the direction of the principal may render the principal liable if the agent:

• A) delegates ministerial activities to other employees of the principal.
• B) commits a tort or crime.
• C) is acting on behalf of a nonexistent or incompetent principal.
• D) does not disclose the principal's name for the duration of the performance under the contract.

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Definitions:

Durable Power

A legal document granting someone else the authority to act on another's behalf, remaining in effect even if the granter becomes incapacitated.

Incapacitated

A state where an individual is unable to make informed decisions or manage their own affairs due to mental or physical limitations.

Codicil

Some addition to or qualification of one’s last will and testament.

Amendment

A modification, change, or addition to a legal document or statute.