The agent may be subject to liability to her principal for breach of the duty of obedience if she:
A)entered into an authorized contract and the principal has changed her mind.
B)delegates her authority in any way and under any circumstances.
C)committed a tort for which the principal is now liable.
D)All of the above.

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The duty of obedience requires the agent to act solely for the benefit of the principal and to follow the principal's lawful and reasonable instructions. If the agent commits a tort, such as defamation or negligence, which results in liability for the principal, the agent may be liable for breach of the duty of obedience. However, entering into an authorized contract and changing one's mind or delegating authority are not necessarily breaches of the duty of obedience.

The Agent May Be Subject to Liability to Her Principal