A principal is responsible for all the acts of his agent which is called___________________?
Correct answer: B. Vicarious liability
- A. Original liability of The Principal
- B. Vicarious liability
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation
A principal may be liable for an agent's authorized acts under the doctrine of vicarious liability. The question describes this imputed liability rather than a separate personal wrong by the principal.
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