Amanda, an employee of James, was delivering merchandise to a customer. On the w

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Amanda, an employee of James, was delivering merchandise to a customer. On the way, Amanda's negligence caused a traffic accident that resulted in damages to a third party's automobile. Who is liable to the third party?

Amanda: No; James: No.

No one is liable, accidents happen.

Amanda: No; James: Yes.

Amanda: Yes; James: Yes.

Amanda: Yes; James: No.

Suppose that Barry, Ron's boss, directs Ron to use a particular power nailer to finish a floor in a new house knowing that the nailer had been malfunctioning. Ron uses the nailer, but it jams and injures Sally. Under which basis of liability would Barry be liable?

Negligence.

Strict.

Direct.

Misrepresentation.

Respondeat superior.

Explanation / Answer

1. Both Amanda and james is responsible, as Amanda is working for james and traffic accident happens when she is on official duty. So, reponsibility went to both Amanda and james.

2.Right option is Respondeat superior, which mean the boss/employeer(Barry) is responsible for employees (Ron) act

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