MINI REVIEW

Question 1

CONTRACT LIABILITY

Answer 1

• Is a principal liable to 3rd party on K entered into by agent?
  (1) Did agent have actual/apparent authority at time of K, or did principal ratify K later?
  (2) If so, principal is liable on K (but usually, agent is not).

Question 2

TORT LIABILITY

Answer 2

• Is employer liable for a tort committed by an employee?
  (1) Was tort committed by employee in scope of employment?
  (2) If so, employer & employee are jointly & severally liable to 3rd party.