The standards and principles of agency law's respondeat superior are applied in determining the liability of the partnership and of the other partners for the torts of a partner and other partnership employees.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine that holds an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, performed within the scope of their employment or agency.

Agency Law

A legal principle that governs the relationship between a principal and their agent, including the agent's authority to act on behalf of the principal and the principal's responsibility for the agent's actions.

Partnership Liability

Legal obligations that may be incurred by a partnership, including debts and damages, for which the partners may be personally responsible.