Question

Becky asks her friend Maggie to walk her dog for her, and Maggie agrees. While out walking, the dog gets away from Maggie and runs into Mr. Edwards' garden, digging up some expensive plants. Which statement best characterizes this situation?
a. Becky is liable for the damages to Mr. Edwards' garden, because she exercised control over her agent, Maggie.
b. Maggie is liable for the damages to Mr. Edwards' garden, because she was walking the dog at the time of the damage.
c. Both Becky and Maggie are equally liable for the damages to Mr. Edwards' garden--the dog belongs to Becky, but Maggie was walking him at the time of the damage.
d. Neither Becky nor Maggie is liable for the damages to Mr. Edwards' garden because no agency relationship existed between Becky and Maggie.

Answer 1

Answer:A. Becky is liable for the damages to Mr. Edwards' garden, because she exercised control over her agent, Maggie.

Explanation:This is a situation where a person is working under the instructions of another, Becky will take the full responsibility for the damage done by the Dog to Mr. Edwards garden.

This can be seen also in conditions where a principal gives instructions or job to an Agent, the actions of the agent will directly impact the Principal as the Agent is working according to the directives of the principal.