A Principal Is Exposed to Tort Liability Whenever a Third

question 38

True/False

A principal is exposed to tort liability whenever a third person sustains a loss due to an agent's misrepresentation.

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Definitions:

Employment-At-Will Doctrine

A legal framework in certain jurisdictions where an employer can dismiss an employee for any reason and without warning, as long as it is not illegal.

Wrongful Termination

The illegal firing of an employee in violation of federal or state laws, or in contradiction to the terms of an employment agreement or company policy.

Challenged Successfully

The act of overcoming obstacles or difficulties through effective problem-solving and perseverance.

Utilitarian

A philosophy focusing on the outcomes of actions, aiming to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number.