Identify the Legal Doctrine Which States That the Higher Authority

question 5

Multiple Choice

Identify the legal doctrine which states that the higher authority must respond to claims brought against one of its agents.

• A)Estoppel
• B)Respondeat superior
• C)Res ipsa loquitur
• D)Negligent entrustment
• E)Proximate cause

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