When an Agent's Breach of Duty Causes Harm to the Principal

question 30

Multiple Choice

When an agent's breach of duty causes harm to the principal, the principal:

• A) may deduct the loss from the amount due the agent.
• B) can bring an action in court even if compensation is due the agent.
• C) is liable to compensate the agent, even if the breach is serious.
• D) is liable to show actual damages to avoid having to compensate.

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Definitions:

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, transporting oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to various parts of the body.

Left Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it out under high pressure through the aorta to circulate throughout the body.

Oxygen-poor Blood

Refers to blood with a lower than normal oxygen content, usually returning to the heart from various parts of the body.

Superior and Inferior

Terms used to describe the relative position of body parts, with 'superior' meaning higher or above and 'inferior' meaning lower or below.