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A client (the principal) hires a lawyer, who works in a law firm (the agent) to represent them in a court case. If the lawyer fails to file important documents on time due to negligence, leading to the client's loss in court then who will be liable ?

Option: 1

The lawyer's negligence could lead to vicarious liability for the law firm or agency that employs them.


Option: 2

The lawyer's negligence could not lead to vicarious liability for the law firm or agency that employs them.


Option: 3

It's the duty of the client to rmember the important documents.


Option: 4

Lawyer is personally liable for such negligence.


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A client (the principal) hires a lawyer (the agent) to represent them in a court case. If the lawyer fails to file important documents on time due to negligence, leading to the client's loss in court, the lawyer's negligence could lead to vicarious liability for the law firm or agency that employs them. Hence, option (a) is correct.

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