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Friday, 10 January 2014

Liability for Agent’s Crimes & Liability for Subagent’s Acts

Liability for Agent’s Crimes
General Rule
Agent is liable, Principal is not, unless:
§ Principal authorized or participated in crime.
§ Some jurisdictions hold Principal liable for violating statutes.
Liability for Subagent’s Acts
If Agent is authorized to hire subagents, Principal is liable for the acts of the subagent.
If Principal undisclosed, Agent is responsible for wages and Principal liable for torts.

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