An agent who commits a tort that injures a third party is personally liable for his or her actions, ________.
A) but the principal can also be liable.
B) only if the agent was on a mission for an identified principal or a partially disclosed principal.
C) regardless of both the classification and the liability of the principal.
D) but can also seek indemnification from the principal.
E) only if the principal had the agent sign a waiver.

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The Answer of An agent who commits a tort that injures a third party is personally liable for his or her actions, ________.
A) but the principal can also be liable.
B) only if the agent was on a mission for an identified principal or a partially disclosed principal.
C) regardless of both the classification and the liability of the principal.
D) but can also seek indemnification from the principal.
E) only if the principal had the agent sign a waiver.

An Agent Who Commits a Tort That Injures a Third