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North Dakota Century Code Title 3. Agency § 3-03-09. Negligence of agent

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Unless required by or under the authority of law to employ that particular agent, a principal is responsible to third persons for the negligence of the principal's agent in the transaction of the business of the agency, including wrongful acts committed by the agent in and as a part of the transaction of the business, and for the agent's willful omission to fulfill the obligations of the principal. The principal is not responsible for:

1. Other wrongs committed by the principal's agent unless the principal has authorized or ratified them, even though they are committed while the agent is engaged in the principal's service.

2. Injuries or death to passengers and other persons or damage to properties resulting from:

a. Operation or use of a motor vehicle, not owned, leased, or contracted for by the principal in a ridesharing arrangement, as defined in section 8-02-07.

b. Information, incentives, or other encouragement to agents to participate in a ridesharing arrangement, as defined in section 8-02-07.

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