Smith and Roberson's Business Law 16th Edition by Richard Mann,Barry Roberts

Exercise 17

Morris, a salesperson for Acme, Inc., a manufacturer of household appliances, receives a commission on all sales made and no further compensation. He drives his own automobile, pays his own expenses, and calls on whom he pleases. While driving to make a call on a potential customer, Morris negligently collides with Hudson, who sues (a) Acme and (b) Morris. Who should be held liable?