A principal may be held liable for the torts of a(n)______ only in extraordinary circumstances,usually involving highly dangerous acts or nondelegable duties.

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A principal can be held liable for the torts of an employee or servant under the doctrine of respondeat superior. However, this is not usually the case with independent contractors because they are considered to be working independently and are not under the direct control or supervision of the principal. In general, a principal is only held liable for the torts of an independent contractor if the work they are performing is inherently dangerous or if the principal has undertaken a nondelegable duty, such as providing a safe workplace. Therefore, the best choice is D, independent contractor.

A Principal May Be Held Liable for the Torts of A(n)______