Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Scope of the Principal Agent Relationship Factors

9. There is a three part case by case test for scope:

1. Was the conduct "of the kind" the agent was hired to perform?

2. Did the event occur on the job?

3. Did the agent intend to benefit the principal?

Read the summary and analysis at the beginning of Burlington Industries case summary.
1. What court decided the case?
2. Who were the parties?
3. What agency analysis did the court use?

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