An agent acting at the direction of the principal may render the principal liable if the agent:
A) delegates ministerial activities to other employees of the principal.
B) commits a tort or crime.
C) is acting on behalf of a nonexistent or incompetent principal.
D) does not disclose the principal's name for the duration of the performance under the contract.

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When an agent commits a tort or crime while working for the principal, the agent is personally liable for the consequences of his actions. This is true even when the agent is acting at the direction of the principal. An agent has no duty to comply with orders that are wrongful because his duty to society is greater than the duty to the principal. The principal may also be liable for the torts and crimes committed by his agent.

An Agent Acting at the Direction of the Principal May