The agent may be subject to liability to her principal for breach of the duty of obedience if she:
A) entered into an authorized contract and the principal has changed her mind.
B) delegates her authority in any way and under any circumstances.
C) committed a tort for which the principal is now liable.
D) All of these are true.

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An agent may be liable for breach of the duty of obedience if she commits a tort that causes the principal to be liable, as this would be acting outside the scope of her authority or instructions.

The Agent May Be Subject to Liability to Her Principal