Author Question: In France v. Southern Equipment Co, where France, after falling off a roof, sued Southern Equipment ... (Read 143 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

In France v. Southern Equipment Co, where France, after falling off a roof, sued Southern Equipment Co who had employed Quality Metal Roof, a company that contracted with France's employer, Royalty Builders, to build them a new metal roof for exposing him to the inherently dangerous job of roofing, the appeals court held that there are four general factors that bear upon whether a master-servant relationship exists. Which of the following is one of those factors:
a. selection and engagement of the servant b. payment of compensation
c. power of dismissal d. power of control
e. all of the other specific choices are factors

Question 2

A principal will not be liable to a third party for a tort committed by an agent:
a. Unless the principal instructed the agent to commit the tort.
b. Unless the tort was committed within the scope of the agency relationship.
c. If the agency agreement limits the principal's liability for the agent's tort.
d. If the tort is also regarded as a criminal act.