Question 1

If the agent does not tell third parties that he or she is an agent, the principal is said to be ____________________.

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Question 2

If an agent intentionally commits assault and battery, only the ____________________ is liable.

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Question 3

Russ, a salesperson in a clothing store, got into an argument with a customer. He struck and injured the customer, who required hospital treatment. Is the owner of the clothing store liable for the customer's injuries?

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Question 4

A principal is not liable for ____________________ committed by an agent.

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Question 5

Ruth, an agent, was asked by her principal to also sign a contract involving the sale of merchandise to Flower. If the contract is breached, may Flower sue both Ruth and her principal for damages?

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Question 6

A principal is liable to third parties for ____________________ committed by the agent while acting within the scope of the agency.

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Question 7

Without authority, Moss falsely represented himself as Buck's agent and contracted to buy goods from Early. Buck refused to accept them. Could Early hold Buck liable?

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Question 8

Rice hired Carter, a real estate broker, to buy a certain piece of land from King for $25,000. Carter signed a contract agreeing to pay King $30,000. When Rice heard, she refused to go through with the contract. What action can King take?

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Question 9

Blair hired Towner to sell Blair's car at auction. On the way to the auction, Towner hit a pedestrian, Green, at an intersection. Can Green recover from Blair?

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Question 10

If an agent neglects to include the principal's name on a contract, only the ____________________ is bound by the contract.

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Quiz 25: Principal-Agent, Employer-Employee, and Third-Party Relationships