Agency
Vermont's doctrine of respondeat superior makes the principal broker:
APersonally liable for all employee crimes
BVicariously liable for the actions of their licensed agents while acting within the scope of their employment✓ Correct
CExempt from all liability for agent errors
DPersonally responsible for all transaction outcomes
Explanation
Under respondeat superior, a principal broker may be vicariously liable for the wrongful acts of licensees under their supervision when those acts are committed within the scope of their employment or agency.
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