Cal directs Diego, Cal's agent, to harvest the hay on Edna's farm, although neither Cal nor Diego has the right to go onto the land and cut and remove the crop. Liability for the trespass and damage to the property extends to

A) Cal, Diego, and Edna.
B) Cal and Diego only.
C) Cal only.
D) Diego only.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Cal and Diego are both liable for the trespass and damage to the property because Cal directed the action and Diego carried it out, even though neither had the right to do so. Edna, the property owner, is not liable for actions she did not authorize or participate in.

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Cal directs Diego, Cal's agent, to harvest the hay on Edna's farm, although neither Cal nor Diego has the right to go onto the land and cut and remove the crop. Liability for the trespass and damage to the property extends toA) Cal, Diego, and Edna.B) Cal and Diego only.C) Cal only.D) Diego only.

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