The principal shall not be liable for the willful trespass of his agent unless done by his command or assented to by him.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2181; Code 1868, § 2177; Code 1873, § 2203; Code 1882, § 2203; Civil Code 1895, § 3031; Civil Code 1910, § 3603; Code 1933, § 4-312.
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For note discussing the doctrine of respondeat superior, see 2 Ga. St. B. J. 478 (1966).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 3 - Rights and Liabilities of Principal to Third Persons
§ 10-6-50. Scope of Agent’s Authority; Effect of Private Instructions; Dealing With Special Agent
§ 10-6-51. Principal Bound by Acts Within Scope of Authority; No Right to Ratify in Part
§ 10-6-52. Ratification Relates Back to Agent’s Act; How Act Ratified; No Revocation of Ratification
§ 10-6-53. Form in Which Agent Acts Immaterial
§ 10-6-54. When Undisclosed Principal Liable on Contract
§ 10-6-55. Effect of Seller Giving Credit to Agent
§ 10-6-56. When Principal Bound by Agent’s Representations or Concealment
§ 10-6-59. Principal Not Bound by Agent Conspiring With Third Person
§ 10-6-60. Principal Bound for Neglect and Fraud of Agent
§ 10-6-61. When Principal Liable for Agent’s Willful Trespass
§ 10-6-62. When Principal to Benefit From Agent’s Contract; Defenses Against Undisclosed Principal