Which of the following is not correct regarding the relationship between an independent contractor and a principal?
A) The right of control is the essential and often decisive factor in determining whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee.
B) The contractor is liable under respondeat superior .
C) The contractor generally contracts to perform services but is not controlled by the principal.
D) Under some circumstances, a principal will be vicariously liable for torts committed by a carefully selected independent contractor.

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The concept of respondeat superior applies to the relationship between an employer and an employee, not between a principal and an independent contractor. This principle holds an employer liable for the actions of an employee when those actions occur within the scope of employment. In contrast, an independent contractor operates independently, and the principal (or client) typically does not bear liability for the contractor's actions under respondeat superior.

Which of the Following Is Not Correct Regarding the Relationship