Which of the following is not a breach of an agent's duty of obedience?

A) Entering into an unauthorized contract for which his or her principal is then liable.
B) Committing a tort for which the principal is now liable.
C) Improperly delegating her authority.
D) Not following a principal's instruction to misrepresent the quality of a competitor's goods to a potential customer.

Duty Of Obedience

The requirement for directors, officers, and agents of a corporation to act within the scope of their authority and in the best interest of the corporation.

Unauthorized Contract

A contract made by a person who lacks the authority to do so, potentially making it unenforceable against the presumed principal.

Torts

Civil wrongdoings recognized by law as grounds for a lawsuit, resulting in injury or harm to someone and constituting the basis for a claim by the injured party.