Bar Exam Agency: Tort Liability (Vicarious Liability) Flashcards
Master 13 agency: tort liability (vicarious liability) concepts for the Bar Exam.
Respondeat Superior
7 cardsQuestion
What relationship must exist for respondeat superior to apply?
Question
What must be shown for an employee's conduct to be within the scope of employment?
Independent Contractors
6 cardsQuestion
What is the primary factor considered when distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor?
Question
What is the general rule regarding an employer's vicarious liability for torts committed by an independent contractor?
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