A Principal Is Considered to Be Vicariously Responsible for His/her

question 3

Multiple Choice

A principal is considered to be vicariously responsible for his/her agent's torts if:

• A) the principal gave the agent improper orders or instructions that caused the tort to occur.
• B) the principal had no intention to commit and no involvement in the agent's acts.
• C) the agent was improperly or negligently chosen or employed.
• D) the principal failed properly to supervise or oversee the work when he had a duty to do so.
• E) the principal had been negligent in performing his duties.

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Definitions:

Breathing

The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.

Trachea

The windpipe, a large airway that leads air in and out of the lungs.

Aspiration

Aspiration can refer to the act of drawing breath, but also to the inhalation of food or liquid into the lungs, or a strong desire for achievement.