La. R.S. § 3:1774
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Tit. 3, § 1774. Liability of principal
Official statutory text
In construing and enforcing the provisions of this Part, the act of, or violation hereof by, any official, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any person, firm, corporation, or other principal within the scope of his employment or office, in every case is the act or violation of such person, firm, corporation, or other principal as well as that of the individual violator.
Status: in_force
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