What is the effect on the tort liability of an agent when it is determined that an intentional tort was committed within the scope of the agency?
A) The agent is released from liability.
B) The agent will be 50 percent liable,and the principal will be 50 percent liable.
C) The liability of the agent to the injured party is unaffected.
D) The agent will be liable only if the principal is unable to pay.
E) The principal acquires the opportunity to use the contributory negligence defense.
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