19. Lisa Lessee hires an interior decorator, Teresa Tasteful, to install draperi

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19. Lisa Lessee hires an interior decorator, Teresa Tasteful, to install draperies, rugs, and and high-end furniture in a single-family home owned by Lawrence Landlord. Lawrence accepts the benefits of Teresa’s work after learning of the transaction between Lisa and Teresa (including the fact that Teresa expects to be paid) . However, as Lawrence did not authorize Lisa to transact with Teresa, Teresa cannot recover from Lawrence.
a. True b. False

46. Fraud can be based on negligence.
a. True b. False

49. A legally valid reason to sue someone.
a. Legitimate beef
b. Cause of action
c. Complaint
d. Legal justification
e. None of the above

52. Personal service obligations – if they involve the delegating party’s special skills or judgment – can be performed by an agent without the approval of the to be benefitted third party.
a. True. b. False.

63. Principles are never liable for the torts of independent contractors.
a.True b False.

65. References are legally protected from a defamation lawsuit (or at least protected from losing a lawsuit for defamation) as long as the information they convey is truthful.
a.   True
b.   False

66. Employees are rarely agents but independent contractors are usually agents.
a. True b. False

Explanation / Answer

19. False. Lawrence accepted the benefits with the knowledge that Teresa need to be paid. It constitutes to an omplied contract and Teresa can recover from Lawrence.

46. True. Fraud can be based on negligence, gross negligence in addition to intentional

52. False. For example a doctor or lawyer's services cannot be delegated to an agent without the approval of the benefitted third party.

63. False. As tort laws evolve, the general rule of non liability of a principal for torts committed by an independent contractor,has been ended

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