Question

Which of the following statements best conveys the meaning of respondeat superior? A. Employers can legally give unlawful orders to their employees. B. Employees have to obey unlawful orders from their employers. C. Employees are vicariously liable for their employers' negligence. D. Employers are vicariously liable for their employees' negligence.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Employers are vicariously liable for their employees' negligence.

Explanation:

Respondeat superior is a legal term use when one party is responsible (or has vicarious liability, this is the proper legal term) for the acts of its agents. In other words, when a child makes a mistake, the father has to face the consequences. This term is often used to explain when an employer is responsible for the acts of his employees.

In addition, this concept was applied to slaves when they couldn't pay, in that case, the owner assumed responsibilities. Later, this concept was applied to family members or even animals, if a dog does some damage to a property, its owner is responsible for that.

Answer 2

D. Employers are vicariously liable for their employees' negligence.