Principal Liability Under Respondeat Superior
Under which of the following circumstances would a principal be liable for the tortious act of an agent under the doctrine of respondeat superior?
AThe agent committed a criminal act against a third party, and the principal neither directed the act nor knew of the agent's propensity to commit such an act.
BThe agent, an employee of the principal, caused an automobile accident after deviating significantly from an assigned delivery route.
CThe agent lacked both actual and apparent authority to commit the act.
DThe agent was an independent contractor acting without authority.