Question 1

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 2

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 3

In Armstrong v.Food Lion,the Armstrongs were beaten by employees of a grocery store.They sued the store.The South Carolina high court held that the store was:

Accepted Answer

The court held that the store was not liable under any of the theories presented, including respondeat superior, vicarious liability, negligent hiring, or strict liability.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

The rule of law imposing vicarious liability upon an innocent principal is known as "respondeat superior." This is a principle of tort law, which holds that an employer is responsible for the acts of its employees that occur during the course of their employment. Thus, employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees, even if the employer was not directly involved in the wrongdoing. This rule is intended to provide a remedy for individuals who have suffered harm as a result of the wrongful actions of others, and to encourage employers to take steps to prevent such actions from occurring in the first place.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

When an agent or employee commits an unauthorized tort outside the scope of employment, they are solely responsible for the damages incurred by the third party. The principal or employer cannot be held liable for the unauthorized actions of their agent or employee, as long as the actions were done outside the scope of employment.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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 10

In Armstrong v.Food Lion,the Armstrongs were beaten by employees of a grocery store.They sued the store.The South Carolina high court held that the store was not liable because:

Accepted Answer

The South Carolina high court held that the store was not liable because the employees were not acting within the scope of their employment or in furtherance of Food Lion's business when they attacked the Armstrongs. Therefore, choice (A) is correct.

Question 11

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 12

Compared to the United State,the European Union has:

Accepted Answer

The European Union has some of the strictest data privacy rules in the world, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to all individuals and organizations within the EU and mandates strict guidelines for the collection, processing, and storage of personal data.

Question 13

In Armstrong v.Food Lion,the Armstrongs were beaten by employees of a grocery store.They sued the store.The South Carolina high court held that the store was:

Accepted Answer

The court held that the store was not liable because the assaults were outside the scope of the employees' employment duties, meaning the store could not be held responsible under respondeat superior or vicarious liability.

Question 14

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 15

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 correct. When determining whether an act was within the scope of employment, courts consider factors such as whether the act was of the same general nature as those authorized by the principal, whether the agent was authorized to be where he was at the time the act occurred, and whether the agent was serving the principal's interests at the time of the act. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 16

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

Vicarious liability holds the principal or employer responsible for the actions of their agents or employees if those actions were performed within the scope of employment. This means that the principal can be sued for the torts committed by their agents or employees, even if the principal did not personally commit the tort.

Question 17

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 referred to in this scenario is respondeat superior. This legal principle holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees if the employees were acting within the scope of their employment when the tort was committed. This can include negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or other torts. The employer is not solely responsible, as the employee can also be held liable. However, respondeat superior allows for increased accountability and potential compensation for the victim of the tort.

Question 18

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 rule of law referred to in the question is respondeat superior, which holds employers responsible for the torts committed by their employees during the course of their employment. Negligent hiring or supervision by the employer could make them liable for the actions of their employees. Options A, B, D, and E do not accurately describe this legal principle.

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 authorized by the principal or if the tort occurred within the scope of employment. Therefore, choices A and B are both correct. Choice C is incorrect because if the tort was not authorized by the principal, then the principal would not be held liable for it.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability is the legal doctrine that holds a person or entity responsible for the actions of another person, typically an employee or agent, when they are acting within the scope of their employment or agency. In other words, if an agent commits a tort while carrying out their duties for a principal, the principal can be held liable for the agent's actions. This is also known as "respondeat superior." Indemnification, option B, refers to the act of compensating someone for loss or damage they have suffered, typically by making a payment or reimbursing expenses. Option C, agent respondeat, is not a common legal term or concept. Option D, third-party rights, duties, and liabilities, refers to the legal obligations and responsibilities that arise when a third party is involved in a transaction or situation. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Quiz 14: Agency and the Employment Relationship

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.

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

In Armstrong v.Food Lion,the Armstrongs were beaten by employees of a grocery store.They sued the store.The South Carolina high court held that the store was:

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?

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

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

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

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

In Armstrong v.Food Lion,the Armstrongs were beaten by employees of a grocery store.They sued the store.The South Carolina high court held that the store was not liable because:

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

Compared to the United State,the European Union has:

In Armstrong v.Food Lion,the Armstrongs were beaten by employees of a grocery store.They sued the store.The South Carolina high court held that the store was:

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

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.

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:

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

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

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