Question 1

Agency is a fiduciary relationship between an agent and a principal.

1. True b
2. False

Question 2

For the doctrine ofrespondeat superior to apply, a tort must be committed during the course and scope of employment.

Group of answer choices

1. True
2. False

Flag question: Question 3

Do Yoon authorizes Joon Woo to sell his house, but does not state the amount of compensation payable to Joon Woo. What amount should be paid to Joon Woo after selling Do Yoon's house?

Group of answer choices

1. Nothing, since agency relationships are assumed to be gratuitous unless an agreement specifies compensation.
2. An amount to be determined by arbitration.
3. A fair value for the services performed.
4. Ten percent of the sales price.

Flag question: Question 4

Generally, vicarious liability is applied to intentional tort cases because workers are usually hired to commit intentional torts.

Group of answer choices

1. True
2. False

Flag question: Question 5

An employer is always liable for an agent's or employee's crimes.

Group of answer choices

1. True
2. False

Flag question: Question 6

Carlos instructs his sales agent, Edgar, not to sell on credit to Andrew because Carlos has experienced problems collecting from Andrew for prior purchases. Edgar sells on credit to Andrew, who pays properly. Has Edgar violated any obligation to Carlos?

1. No, Edgar has not violated any obligation since Andrew paid properly.
2. Yes, Edgar has violated the duty to exercise reasonable judgment.
3. No, Edgar has not violated any obligation, since Edgar did not evaluate Andrew's credit worthiness correctly.
4. Yes, Edgar has violated the duty to obey all instructions of the principal.

Flag question: Question 7

An employer may be open to liability when the employer hires an independent contractor to perform a job that the law has not permitted the employer to delegate.

1. True
2. False

Flag question: Question 8

In situations with a partially disclosed principal, agents are not entitled toindemnification if they incur a loss or are damaged as a result of a request made by the principal.

1. True
2. False