The doctrine of respondeat superior is most often applied in situations involving:
A) torts of the agent.
B) negligence of the principal.
C) contracts negotiated by the agent.
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 (torts) of an employee or agent, when such acts occur within the scope of the employment or agency.

The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior Is Most Often Applied in Situations