Under which circumstance will a principal not be responsible for the tort of the agent?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A principal will not be responsible for the tort of the agent if the tort was committed outside the scope of the agency arrangement. This means that the agent was not acting within the authority given to them by the principal or was engaged in personal activities that were not related to their duties as an agent. If the agent was violating the instructions of the principal in committing the tort or if the agency agreement says that the principal will not be responsible for the agent's torts, the principal may still be held liable. The unintentional nature of the tort is not relevant to the principal's liability.

Under Which Circumstance Will a Principal Not Be Responsible for the Tort