A principal will not be liable to a third party for a tort committed by an agent:
A)unless the principal was legally nonexistent.
B)unless the tort was committed within the scope of the agency relationship.
C)if the agency agreement limits the principal's liability for the agent's tort.
D)if the tort is also regarded as a criminal act.

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A principal who is an employer is liable for torts committed by agents (1)who are employees and (2)who commit the tort while acting within the scope of their employment.

A Principal Will Not Be Liable to a Third Party