Agency Law: Torts vs Contracts PDF

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Louisiana State University

2020

J. S. Fargason

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agency law contracts torts law

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This document presents an overview of agency law, focusing on the distinctions between torts and contracts. The document also utilizes decision trees to analyze authority, presenting a clear guide to key concepts. The material is based on work by J.S. Fargason.

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Agency Law Torts vs. Contracts Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees - Torts Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT...

Agency Law Torts vs. Contracts Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees - Torts Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees - Contracts Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees - Torts Independent Contractor Independent Contractor & INDEPENDENT /Customer/Engager CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE – Often an issue in cases Employer & Employee dealing with torts. Employee Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees 1 of 2 Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Authority Decision Trees Principal is Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Principal & Agent are both Liable; at the end of the day the principal will pay. Often an issue In cases dealing with Principal & Agent can be sued; at contracts. the end of the day the AGENT will pay. Agent is Liable; but the principal has the option to ratify the contract. Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Tort Contract Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Tort Contract Independent Contractor Authorized/Disclosed or Employee Unauthorized/Apparent Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason Tort Contract Independent Contractor Authorized/Disclosed or Employee Unauthorized/Apparent Copyright 2020 J. S. Fargason