What danger is there in requiring a contractor to perform according to a particular method? There are at least two legal dangers in such dictatorial requirements. a) If detailed method is required, a high probability exists that a court would see a master-servant relationship in existence rather than the owner- independent contractor relationship. The owner, then, becomes liable in much greater degree for the acts of the contractor. b) By requiring a particular method, the owner may find that the contractor has no responsibility for the results of his/her performance. That is, if one follows the boss' orders as to method, then it is not his/her fault if the boss is displeased with the results. c) Both of the above. d) None of the above.

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What danger is there in requiring a contractor to perform according to a particular
method? There are at least two legal dangers in such dictatorial requirements.
a) If detailed method is required, a high probability exists that a court would see
a master-servant relationship in existence rather than the owner-
independent contractor relationship. The owner, then, becomes liable in
much greater degree for the acts of the contractor.
b) By requiring a particular method, the owner may find that the contractor has
no responsibility for the results of his/her performance. That is, if one follows
the boss' orders as to method, then it is not his/her fault if the boss is
displeased with the results.
c) Both of the above.
d) None of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:What danger is there in requiring a contractor to perform according to a particular method? There are at least two legal dangers in such dictatorial requirements. a) If detailed method is required, a high probability exists that a court would see a master-servant relationship in existence rather than the owner- independent contractor relationship. The owner, then, becomes liable in much greater degree for the acts of the contractor. b) By requiring a particular method, the owner may find that the contractor has no responsibility for the results of his/her performance. That is, if one follows the boss' orders as to method, then it is not his/her fault if the boss is displeased with the results. c) Both of the above. d) None of the above.
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