Jake hired Sam to work as a janitor in Jake\'s apartment building, a position wh

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Jake hired Sam to work as a janitor in Jake's apartment building, a position where Jake had a high degree of physical control over Sam. During his first week on the job, Sam was negligent through no fault of Jake. He left a slippery, wet floor without putting up a warning or roping off the wet area. Martha slipped and fell on this wet floor. If Jake is liable for this accident, what is the source of his liability?

Negligence liability.

Misrepresentation liability.

Strict liability.

Direct liability.

Respondeat superior.

Suppose that Barry, Ron's boss, directs Ron to make a delivery knowing that the company car had bad breaks. Ron gets into an accident with Sally, injuring her. Under which basis of liability would Barry be liable?

Strict.

Negligence.

Direct.

Respondeat superior.

Misrepresentation.

Explanation / Answer

Negligence liability. Correct option. The principal is responsible for the behavior of agent within its scope of employment.

Direct liability. Correct option. It is caused when the business activities are based on negligence causing the damage or harm.

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