First, we focus on liability for contracts that an agent enters on behalf of a principal. Pay close attention to the difference between express authority, implied authority, and apparent authority.

Then, in Module 56, we look at when a principal is liable for an agent's negligent acts. This usually depends on whether or not the agent is an "employee." If you have had a job before as an "employee," then you know that your actions on the job are often actions you are taking on behalf of your employer (like helping customers in the store, or collecting payment, or delivering items). If there is an accident and the employee was doing their regular job duties, then the employer is usually liable to the person who is injured. I have attached a short article with examples for this topic.

Can you give examples of when you have acted as an agent? Were you making contracts or performing tasks for the principal? Can you find cases where an employer was held responsible for an employee's actions?

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Examples of acting as an agent 1 Real estate agent A real estate agent represents a homeowner the pr... View the full answer