For Respondeat Superior we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Law, Non-Profit Accountability, Non-Profit Governance, Non-Profit Leadership and Real Estate.

Let the principal answer for the acts of the agent.

Latin for "let the master answer", a key doctrine in the law of agency, which provides that a principal (employer) is responsible for the actions of his/her/its agent (employee) in the course of employment. Thus, an agent who signs an agreement to purchase goods for his employer in the name of the employer can create a binding contract between the seller and the employer. See also:Vicarious Liability
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Latin for "let the master answer", a key doctrine in the law of agency, which provides that a principal (employer) is responsible for the actions of his/her/its agent (employee) in the course of employment. Thus, an agent who signs an agreement to purchase goods for his employer in the name of the employer can create a binding contract between the seller and the employer. See also:Vicarious Liability
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Latin for "let the master answer", a key doctrine in the law of agency, which provides that a principal (employer) is responsible for the actions of his/her/its agent (employee) in the course of employment. Thus, an agent who signs an agreement to purchase goods for his employer in the name of the employer can create a binding contract between the seller and the employer. See also:Vicarious Liability
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Doctrine of responsibility of a principal for the wrongful acts of an agent arising fro the authorized acts of said agent. In real estate, one of the reason for the status of independent contractor.
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