Agency
The doctrine of 'respondeat superior' in Arizona agency law means:
AThe agent is always responsible for their own actions
BAn employer (broker) may be vicariously liable for the wrongful acts of their employees (agents) committed within the scope of employment✓ Correct
CThe principal is never liable for agent actions
DThe agent is superior to the principal in all matters
Explanation
Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') holds that employers are vicariously liable for torts (wrongful acts) committed by their employees acting within the scope of their employment. Brokers can be liable for their salespersons' misconduct.
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