Legal Question in Business Law in Washington
Buisness-Related Crimes
In many situations an officer of a corporation will be held criminally l;iable for acts of an employee under the doctrine of What?
Asked on 3/21/05, 2:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Vasquez
In Pacta, PLLC
Re: Buisness-Related Crimes
Since an employee is acting as an agent of the employer, an officer of a corporation may held liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior. However, liability will only attach if the employee was working at the direction officer, and for the benefit of the company.
Answered on 3/22/05, 5:22 pm
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