What Conditions Are Necessary to Incur Liability Under the Doctrine

question 20

Multiple Choice

What conditions are necessary to incur liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior?
1) The injury caused must be the result of an act of negligence.
2) The act must occur within the subordinate's scope of employment.
3) The act must involve willful intent on the part of the subordinate.

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)2 and 3 only
• C)1, 2, and 3
• D)1 and 3 only

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