An agent acting at a principal's direction is not liable for the commission of a tortious act, even if the agent knew the act was wrong.

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Kinlee Finton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : False, Explanation :  An agent may still be held personally liable for tortious acts committed at the direction of a principal, especially if the agent knew the act was wrong. The principle of respondeat superior does not absolve an agent of personal responsibility for wrongful acts.

An agent acting at a principal's direction is not liable for the commission of a tortious act, even if the agent knew the act was wrong.

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