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Jackson Avery
on Nov 28, 2024
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A principal is liable only for harm resulting from his or her own negligence, and not in any situation that results in the agent's commission of a tort.
Commission of a Tort
The act of committing a wrongful act, excluding breach of contract, for which a civil action can be brought.
- Determine the conditions that make a principal responsible for the contracts an agent formulates.
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DK
Learning Objectives
- Determine the conditions that make a principal responsible for the contracts an agent formulates.
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