A principal may be liable where his agent sells liquor to an underage person even though the principal did not authorize the act.

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Under the doctrine of vicarious liability, a principal can be held liable for the acts of their agent if the agent was acting within the scope of their employment, even if the specific act (such as selling liquor to an underage person) was not authorized by the principal.

A Principal May Be Liable Where His Agent Sells Liquor