The doctrine of respondeat superior is most often applied in situations involving:
A) contracts negotiated by the agent.
B) torts of the agent.
C) negligence of the principal.
D) crimes committed by the agent.

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The doctrine of respondeat superior holds an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, if such acts occur within the scope of the employment or agency. This is most often applied in cases involving torts (wrongful acts leading to civil legal liability) committed by the agent.

The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior Is Most Often Applied in Situations