The principle of ‘respondeat superior’ is associated with which of the following?
Respondeat superior is a principle of vicarious liability. An employer may be liable for a tort committed by an employee in the course of employment. The basis of liability…
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The principle of ‘respondeat superior’ is associated with which of the following?
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Respondeat superior is a principle of vicarious liability. An employer may be liable for a tort committed by an employee in the course of employment. The basis of liability is the relationship between the employer and employee and the connection between the act and the employment.
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