Agency
What does 'vicarious liability' mean for an Idaho broker whose agent commits negligence?
AThe broker is never liable for agents' actions
BThe broker may be held liable for the wrongful acts of their agents committed in the scope of the agency relationship✓ Correct
COnly the agent is personally liable
DThe broker's license is automatically revoked
Explanation
Under agency law, a broker (principal) may be held vicariously liable for the negligent or wrongful acts of their affiliated agents (agents) when those acts are committed within the scope of the agency relationship.
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