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Under what theory of liability would Mr. Melnick use to try to claim damages for his dog? Respondeat superior makes principals liable for the torts of their agents acting within the scope of employment If one of Oscar's trucks did run over Mr. Melnick's dog would Oscar (or his store) be lia...

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Under what theory of liability would Mr. Melnick use to try to claim damages for
his dog? - ANSWER- Respondeat superior makes principals liable for the torts of
their agents acting within the scope of employment

If one of Oscar's trucks did run over Mr. Melnick's dog would Oscar (or his store)
be liable for the damages? - ANSWER- Yes, if the driver was within the scope of
employment when he ran over the dog

Assume that a court decided that the driver was on a detour from his regular
duties and that the driver was negligent when he ran over Mr. Melnick's dog. Who
would be liable to Melnick? - ANSWER- Both Oscar (or his store) and the driver

Would Oscar be liable for Melnick's damages since he did not specifically tell
Vinny that he could drive the truck to the hospital? - ANSWER- Yes, because of
the emergency Vinny would have implied authority to drive the truck to the
hospital

Assume that Oscar says he would pay for Melnick's dog, even if it was not legally
required to do so, because he thinks the driver did the right thing by driving the
van to the hospital. Oscar is now liable because of: - ANSWER- ratification

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