Asked by Ken Xiao Xinhua on Jun 26, 2024

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Under what theory, if any, could the president of Wild Music be held liable for Delilah's actions?

A) Strict liability
B) Responsible corporate officer doctrine, if he could have prevented the crime
C) Absolute liability
D) Mens rea
E) None

Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

The Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine is a principle that holds corporate executives and officers liable for the illegal actions of the corporation, even without direct involvement, if they had power to prevent the misconduct.

Strict Liability

A legal principle that holds an individual or entity responsible for damages or losses, regardless of fault or intention, often applied in product liability cases.

Absolute Liability

Absolute liability is a legal principle that holds an individual or entity responsible for their actions or products, without the necessity of proving negligence or fault.

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Danji David

Jun 28, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The president of Wild Music could be held liable under the responsible corporate officer doctrine if he had the authority and capacity to prevent Delilah's misuse of the company's resources but failed to do so. This doctrine holds corporate officers personally responsible for the company's illegal actions if they could have prevented the wrongdoing.