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.


.B

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