The Liability of a Principal for the Penal or Criminal Acts of his Agent

Authors

Floyd R. Meechem, University of Chicago

Abstract

What Here Involved. In a previous article the question of the liability of a principal or master for the wilful or malicious acts of his servant or agent, was considered. It is proposed here to consider the liability of a principal or master for the penal or criminal acts of his agent or servant. This will involve two aspects: (a) The civil liability of the principal or master, and (b) His penal or criminal liability.

Recommended Citation

Floyd R. Meechem, The Liability of a Principal for the Penal or Criminal Acts of his Agent, 11 Mich. L. Rev. 93 (1912).
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