Question 1

Employers may be liable for torts of employees that can be attributed to negligent hiring or supervision under the rule of law known as:

Accepted Answer

The correct legal principle is "respondeat superior" or vicarious liability, which holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees performed within the scope of their employment. None of the options provided accurately describe this principle.

Question 2

Jimmy must be at work no later than 7 AM on the days he works. Because he must hurry to get to work, he runs over a lady going across the street. She sues Jimmy and his employer for her injuries. She has:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jimmy must be at work no later...

Question 3

When liability is imposed on the principal for the unauthorized torts of an agent, it is called:

Accepted Answer

The term specifically used for the liability imposed on the principal for the unauthorized torts of an agent is not listed among the provided options. The correct term for this concept is "vicarious liability" or "respondeat superior," which is not mentioned in the choices.

Question 4

Under the rule of ____ a principal or employer can be liable for the authorized or unauthorized intentional or negligent torts of agents and employees who were acting within the scope of employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the rule of ____ a principal...

Question 5

A factor courts may consider in determining whether an act was within the course and scope of employment under vicarious liability is, was the:

Accepted Answer

Courts consider whether the act was of the same general nature as those authorized by the principal, if the agent was authorized to be in the location at the time of the act, and if the agent was serving or attempting to serve the principal's interests at the time of the tort to determine if an act was within the course and scope of employment under vicarious liability.

Question 6

The ____ provides some immunity for a company against content posted or submitted online by third parties, if a company is merely acting as a publisher.

Accepted Answer

The correct term is the "Communications Decency Act," specifically Section 230, which is not listed among the options provided. This act offers immunity to online platforms from liability for content created by their users.

Question 7

When liability is imposed on the principal for the unauthorized torts of an agent, it is called:

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability is the imposition of liability on a principal for the unauthorized torts committed by their agent. The principal is held responsible for the actions of the agent because the agent was acting on behalf of the principal and within the scope of their employment or agency relationship. This type of liability is also known as imputed liability or secondary liability.

Question 8

Which of the following is a factor that courts consider during a vicarious liability case when determining whether an act was within the scope of employment:

Accepted Answer

All of the other specific choices are factors that courts consider when determining whether an act was within the scope of employment. Courts also consider other factors such as the time, place, and purpose of the agent's act, and whether the act was intended to benefit the principal.

Question 9

Under the rule of ____ a principal or employer can be liable for the authorized or unauthorized intentional or negligent torts of agents and employees who were acting within the scope of employment.

Accepted Answer

The concept described in the question is known as vicarious liability. Under this principle, a principal or employer can be held liable for the actions of their agents or employees while they were acting in the scope of their employment. This means that even if the principal or employer did not directly participate in or know about the tortious behavior, they can still be held responsible for any harm caused. The other options presented do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 10

The principal is possibly liable for the torts of the agent if the agent's tort was:

Accepted Answer

The principal can be held liable for torts committed by the agent if those torts were either authorized by the principal or if they were unauthorized but committed within the scope of the agent's employment. This includes both intentional and unintentional torts, as long as they are related to the agent's duties.

Question 11

Compared to the United State, the European Union has:

Accepted Answer

The European Union has very strict data privacy rules, regulated by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets out specific requirements for the processing of personal data of EU citizens. These rules are considered some of the most stringent in the world and give individuals more control over their personal information. In contrast, the United States does not have a comprehensive federal data privacy law, and instead has a patchwork of state laws and regulations that vary in their scope and protections.

Question 12

If an agent or employee commits an unauthorized tort outside the scope of employment:

Accepted Answer

When an agent or employee commits a tort outside the scope of their employment, they are personally liable for the damages caused. The principal or employer is generally not held liable for actions that are not authorized or within the scope of employment.

Question 13

Kurt works for Jeris. One evening Kurt decides to use the company truck to pick up his date. On his way home from the movies, after dropping his date off, Kurt runs a red light and smashes into Bob. Is Jeris liable to Bob?

Accepted Answer

Kurt was acting outside the scope of his employment when he decided to use the company truck for personal reasons, which makes Jeris not liable for his actions during that time.

Question 14

When liability is imposed on an employer for a tort committed by an employee, the liability is based on the rule of law known as:

Accepted Answer

The rule of law that imposes liability on an employer for torts committed by an employee is called respondeat superior, which means "let the superior answer." This legal doctrine is based on the idea that employers should be held responsible for the actions of their employees when those actions are taken within the scope of their employment.

Question 15

The ____ provides some immunity for a company against content posted or submitted online by third parties, if a company is merely acting as a publisher.

Accepted Answer

The Communications Decency Act provides immunity for companies against content posted or submitted online by third parties, if the company is acting as a publisher.

Question 16

If a person could be expected to possibly cause problems and an employer hires them anyway, the employer could be held liable for ____ if the employee commits a tort against a customer.

Accepted Answer

Negligence in hiring refers to the failure of an employer to exercise reasonable care when hiring employees who may pose a foreseeable risk of harm to others. If an employer ignores warning signs or fails to conduct proper background checks and hires an employee who goes on to commit a tort against a customer, the employer could be held liable for negligence in hiring. The other answer choices are not commonly used legal terms in this context.

Question 17

Employers may be liable for torts of employees that can be attributed to negligent hiring or supervision under the rule of law known as:

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the acts and omissions of their employees that are committed within the scope of their employment. This includes situations where an employee's negligence or wrongful conduct causes harm to a third party, and the employer may be held liable for damages under this rule of law. It is important for employers to exercise due diligence in hiring and supervising employees to avoid potential lawsuits based on negligent hiring or supervision.

Question 18

The rule of law imposing vicarious liability upon an innocent principal is known as:

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior is the legal principle that holds a principal responsible for the actions of its agents or employees, even if the principal was not involved in or aware of the specific actions. This includes imposing vicarious liability upon the innocent principal for the misconduct of its agents or employees. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choices A, B, and D are not correct as they do not accurately describe vicarious liability. Choice E is not correct as it contradicts the principle of respondeat superior.

Question 19

Under which of the following conditions would a principal or employer be liable for the tort of an agent or employee:

Accepted Answer

A principal or employer can be held liable for the tort of an agent or employee if the tort was committed within the scope of employment or if it was authorized by the principal. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.

Question 20

The rule of law imposing vicarious liability upon an innocent principal is known as:

Accepted Answer

The concept described is known as "vicarious liability," but none of the options provided accurately name this legal principle. Vicarious liability is the rule under which an employer or principal can be held liable for the actions or omissions of their employees or agents, performed within the course of their employment, even if the employer or principal themselves did not commit any act of wrongdoing.

Quiz 14: Agency and the Employment Relationship

Employers may be liable for torts of employees that can be attributed to negligent hiring or supervision under the rule of law known as:

Jimmy must be at work no later than 7 AM on the days he works. Because he must hurry to get to work, he runs over a lady going across the street. She sues Jimmy and his employer for her injuries. She has:

When liability is imposed on the principal for the unauthorized torts of an agent, it is called:

Under the rule of ____ a principal or employer can be liable for the authorized or unauthorized intentional or negligent torts of agents and employees who were acting within the scope of employment.

A factor courts may consider in determining whether an act was within the course and scope of employment under vicarious liability is, was the:

The ____ provides some immunity for a company against content posted or submitted online by third parties, if a company is merely acting as a publisher.

When liability is imposed on the principal for the unauthorized torts of an agent, it is called:

Which of the following is a factor that courts consider during a vicarious liability case when determining whether an act was within the scope of employment:

Under the rule of ____ a principal or employer can be liable for the authorized or unauthorized intentional or negligent torts of agents and employees who were acting within the scope of employment.

The principal is possibly liable for the torts of the agent if the agent's tort was:

Compared to the United State, the European Union has:

If an agent or employee commits an unauthorized tort outside the scope of employment:

Kurt works for Jeris. One evening Kurt decides to use the company truck to pick up his date. On his way home from the movies, after dropping his date off, Kurt runs a red light and smashes into Bob. Is Jeris liable to Bob?

When liability is imposed on an employer for a tort committed by an employee, the liability is based on the rule of law known as:

The ____ provides some immunity for a company against content posted or submitted online by third parties, if a company is merely acting as a publisher.

If a person could be expected to possibly cause problems and an employer hires them anyway, the employer could be held liable for ____ if the employee commits a tort against a customer.

Employers may be liable for torts of employees that can be attributed to negligent hiring or supervision under the rule of law known as:

The rule of law imposing vicarious liability upon an innocent principal is known as:

Under which of the following conditions would a principal or employer be liable for the tort of an agent or employee:

The rule of law imposing vicarious liability upon an innocent principal is known as: