Under the doctrine of RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR, a principal is liable for the TORTS, civil wrongs, of an agent committed within the ambit of the agent's occupation.
The scope of employment includes all acts reasonably necessary or incident to the performance of work, including matters of personal convenience and comfort that do not conflict with specific instructions.
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