In Which of the Following Situations Will Smith Be Responsible

question 115

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations will Smith be responsible for the tortious conduct of Jones?

• A) Jones is a independent contractor installing drywall for Smith's grocery store.
• B) Jones is a secretary working in Smith's office.
• C) Jones is a self-employed vacuum cleaner salesman and Smith manufactures one of the lines he carries.
• D) Jones is a computer programmer working for Ace Computer Ltd. and installing new software for Smith's department store.
• E) Jones is a salesperson Watson's Warehouse visiting Smith's Grocery Store Ltd.

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