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.

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The agent may be subject to liability to her principal for breach of the duty of obedience if she commits a tort for which the principal is now liable. This is because the agent's actions, when acting within the scope of their authority, can create liability for the principal. However, simply entering into an authorized contract or delegating authority under permissible conditions does not constitute a breach of the duty of obedience.

The Agent May Be Subject to Liability to Her Principal