What conditions are necessary to incur liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior?
1) The injury caused must be the result of an act of negligence.
2) The act must occur within the subordinate's scope of employment.
3) The act must involve willful intent on the part of the subordinate.

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Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer is held responsible for the actions of their employees. For liability to be incurred, two conditions must be met:
1) The injury caused must be the result of an act of negligence.
2) The act must occur within the scope of employment of the subordinate. 
Willful intent is not necessary for liability to be incurred. Therefore, the correct choice is A) 1 and 2 only.

What Conditions Are Necessary to Incur Liability Under the Doctrine