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respondeat superior doctrine in North Dakota

12 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1935–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Dakota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Randall Jackson v. Jay Nixongreen
ca8 · 2014 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Jackson v. Nixon , 747 F.3d 537 , 543 (8th Cir. 2014) (stating, "While the doctrine of respondeat superior does not apply to § 1983 cases, a supervisor may still be liable under § 1983 if either his direct action or his 'failure to properly supervise and train the offending employee' caused the constitutional violation at issue.").

11
Security State Bank of North Dakota v. Orvikgreen
nd · 2001 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Security State Bank v. Orvik, 2001 ND 197, ¶ 6 , 636 N.W.2d 664 (holding nonappealable interlocutory orders, such as partial summary judgments, are reviewable in an appeal from a final judgment). [¶ 28] Generally, entities are liable for torts committed by their agents while acting within the scope of their employment.

2003See Security State Bank v. Orvik, 2001 ND 197, ¶ 6 , 636 N.W.2d 664 (holding nonappealable interlocutory orders, such as partial summary judgments, are reviewable in an appeal from a final judgment). [¶ 28] Generally, entities are liable for torts committed by their agents while acting within the scope of their employment.

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Newman v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.green
nd · 1950 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See also Newman v. Sears, Roe *591 buck & Co., 77 N.D. 466 , 43 N.W.2d 411, 414 (1950).

1994See also Newman v. Sears, Roe *591 buck & Co., 77 N.D. 466 , 43 N.W.2d 411, 414 (1950).

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Wright Ex Rel. Wright v. Stategreen
nd · 1971 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See also Wright v. State, 189 N.W.2d 675 (N.D.1971).

1994See also Wright v. State, 189 N.W.2d 675 (N.D.1971).

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Royer v. Rasmussengreen
· 1916 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Royer v. Rasmussen, 34 N.D. 428 , 158 N.W. 988, 989-990 (1916); see also Edwards v. Great Northern Ry.

1989Royer v. Rasmussen, 34 N.D. 428 , 158 N.W. 988, 989-990 (1916); see also Edwards v. Great Northern Ry.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Dakota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Nelson v. Gillette green
nd · 1997
2 sentences

2003Nelson v. Gillette , 1997 ND 205, ¶ 10 , 571 N.W.2d 332 ; Zimprich , 519 N.W.2d at 590-91 .

2003Nelson v. Gillette , 1997 ND 205, ¶ 10 , 571 N.W.2d 332 ; Zimprich , 519 N.W.2d at 590-91 .

22003–2003
Vande Hoven v. Vande Hoven green
nd · 1987
1 sentence

2003N.D.R.Civ.P. 7; Vande Hoven v. Vande Hoven, 399 N.W.2d 855 (N.D.1987). [¶ 34] There is no assertion here that Lerol and Farmers Union were misled by Wangler's failure to reallege the respondeat superior claim in the amended complaint.

12003–2003
Zimprich v. Broekel green
nd · 1994
1 sentence

2003Nelson v. Gillette , 1997 ND 205, ¶ 10 , 571 N.W.2d 332 ; Zimprich , 519 N.W.2d at 590-91 .

12003–2003
Herman v. Magnuson green
nd · 1979
1 sentence

1989Although the family car doctrine is based on agency principles and imposes liability upon the “head of the family” under the doctrine of respondeat superior, [see Herman v. Magnuson, supra, 277 N.W.2d at 459-460 ], this court has treated principals and agents as joint tort-feasors, even when the liability of the principal rests upon the doctrine of respondeat superior.

11989–1989
Horejsi Ex Rel. Anton v. Anderson green
nd · 1984
1 sentence

1988In support of its motion Agristor asserted that Zimprich’s action against Agristor was based solely upon a claim of vicarious liability, under the doctrine of respondeat superior, and therefore, under Horejsi v. Anderson, 353 N.W.2d 316 (N.D.1984), the release of Harvestore by Zimprich resulted, as a matter of law, in a release of Agristor from all further claims.

11988–1988
Kelly v. Lang green
nd · 1954
1 sentence

1974Because this is true, the rule forbidding the imputing of negligence of the alleged agent to the minor would also apply to cases where the minor is engaged in a joint enterprise with the person who commits the negligent act in question.” North Dakota recognizes both a doctrine of “joint adventure”—Kelly v. Lang, 62 N.W.2d 770 (N.D.1954); Brudvik v. Frosaker Blaisdell Co., 56 N.D. 215 , 216 N.W. 891 (1927); Gehlhar v. Konoske, 50 N.D. 256 , 195 N.W. 558 (1923)—and one of “joint enterprise” for the purpose of imputing liability.

11974–1974
Gehlhar v. Konoske green
nd · 1923
2 sentences

1974Because this is true, the rule forbidding the imputing of negligence of the alleged agent to the minor would also apply to cases where the minor is engaged in a joint enterprise with the person who commits the negligent act in question.” North Dakota recognizes both a doctrine of “joint adventure”—Kelly v. Lang, 62 N.W.2d 770 (N.D.1954); Brudvik v. Frosaker Blaisdell Co., 56 N.D. 215 , 216 N.W. 891 (1927); Gehlhar v. Konoske, 50 N.D. 256 , 195 N.W. 558 (1923)—and one of “joint enterprise” for the purpose of imputing liability.

1974Because this is true, the rule forbidding the imputing of negligence of the alleged agent to the minor would also apply to cases where the minor is engaged in a joint enterprise with the person who commits the negligent act in question.” North Dakota recognizes both a doctrine of “joint adventure”—Kelly v. Lang, 62 N.W.2d 770 (N.D.1954); Brudvik v. Frosaker Blaisdell Co., 56 N.D. 215 , 216 N.W. 891 (1927); Gehlhar v. Konoske, 50 N.D. 256 , 195 N.W. 558 (1923)—and one of “joint enterprise” for the purpose of imputing liability.

11974–1974
Brudvik v. Frosaker Blaisdell Co. green
nd · 1927
2 sentences

1974Because this is true, the rule forbidding the imputing of negligence of the alleged agent to the minor would also apply to cases where the minor is engaged in a joint enterprise with the person who commits the negligent act in question.” North Dakota recognizes both a doctrine of “joint adventure”—Kelly v. Lang, 62 N.W.2d 770 (N.D.1954); Brudvik v. Frosaker Blaisdell Co., 56 N.D. 215 , 216 N.W. 891 (1927); Gehlhar v. Konoske, 50 N.D. 256 , 195 N.W. 558 (1923)—and one of “joint enterprise” for the purpose of imputing liability.

1974Because this is true, the rule forbidding the imputing of negligence of the alleged agent to the minor would also apply to cases where the minor is engaged in a joint enterprise with the person who commits the negligent act in question.” North Dakota recognizes both a doctrine of “joint adventure”—Kelly v. Lang, 62 N.W.2d 770 (N.D.1954); Brudvik v. Frosaker Blaisdell Co., 56 N.D. 215 , 216 N.W. 891 (1927); Gehlhar v. Konoske, 50 N.D. 256 , 195 N.W. 558 (1923)—and one of “joint enterprise” for the purpose of imputing liability.

11974–1974
Carpenter v. Dunnell green
nd · 1931
2 sentences

1962In Carpenter v. Dunnell, 61 N.D. 263 , 237 N.W. 779 , the liability of the car owner for the negligence of a member of his family was predicated upon a master and servant relationship.

1962In Carpenter v. Dunnell, 61 N.D. 263 , 237 N.W. 779 , the liability of the car owner for the negligence of a member of his family was predicated upon a master and servant relationship.

11962–1962
Montain v. City of Fargo neutral
· 1917
1 sentence

1950Section 34-0401 NDEO 1943, defines a servant as “one who is employed to render personal services to his employer, otherwise than in the pursuit of an independent calling and who, in such service, remains entirely under the control and direction of the latter, who is called his master.” Of this definition, Chief Justice Bruce in Montain v. Fargo, 38 ND 432 , 440, 166 NW 416 , LRA1918C 600, writing for this-court says: “This definition of a servant, where it is sought to distinguish between a servant and an independent contractor, affords by inference a definition of an independent contractor, a

11950–1950
Janneck v. Workmen's Compensation Bureau green
nd · 1937
1 sentence

1950Section 34-0401 NDEO 1943, defines a servant as “one who is employed to render personal services to his employer, otherwise than in the pursuit of an independent calling and who, in such service, remains entirely under the control and direction of the latter, who is called his master.” Of this definition, Chief Justice Bruce in Montain v. Fargo, 38 ND 432 , 440, 166 NW 416 , LRA1918C 600, writing for this-court says: “This definition of a servant, where it is sought to distinguish between a servant and an independent contractor, affords by inference a definition of an independent contractor, a

11950–1950
Slusher v. Hubble neutral
kyctapphigh · 1934
2 sentences

1935Bagan v. Bitterman, ante, 429, 259 N: W. 268; Slusher v. Hubble, 254 Ky. 595 , 72 S. W. (2d) 39 ; Saums v. Parfet, 270 Mich. 165 , 258 N. W. 235 .

1935Bagan v. Bitterman, ante, 429, 259 N: W. 268; Slusher v. Hubble, 254 Ky. 595 , 72 S. W. (2d) 39 ; Saums v. Parfet, 270 Mich. 165 , 258 N. W. 235 .

11935–1935
Saums v. Parfet green
mich · 1935
2 sentences

1935Bagan v. Bitterman, ante, 429, 259 N: W. 268; Slusher v. Hubble, 254 Ky. 595 , 72 S. W. (2d) 39 ; Saums v. Parfet, 270 Mich. 165 , 258 N. W. 235 .

1935Bagan v. Bitterman, ante, 429, 259 N: W. 268; Slusher v. Hubble, 254 Ky. 595 , 72 S. W. (2d) 39 ; Saums v. Parfet, 270 Mich. 165 , 258 N. W. 235 .

11935–1935

Where else courts name it

NY 391 (1876–2026) CA 298 (1889–2026) IL 245 (1866–2025) OH 215 (1883–2026) TX 184 (1876–2026) GA 165 (1928–2026) NC 119 (1902–2026) FL 105 (1920–2026) AL 104 (1914–2025) LA 96 (1927–2025) MO 92 (1874–2025) IN 87 (1864–2026) MI 81 (1911–2026) NJ 71 (1884–2026) VA 66 (1914–2025) CT 65 (1988–2026) WA 65 (1902–2026) AZ 65 (1938–2026) TN 61 (1924–2021) MD 52 (1934–2024) PA 46 (1891–2025) MA 44 (1920–2024) OR 42 (1902–2017) WI 42 (1922–2026) NM 39 (1939–2026) MN 38 (1897–2014) OK 37 (1912–2020) CO 37 (1928–2021) MS 34 (1884–2025) WV 32 (1898–2025) KS 30 (1909–2026) UT 30 (1926–2026) NE 28 (1912–2025) KY 27 (1928–2025) IA 25 (1903–2026) DC 24 (1945–2023) SC 20 (1923–2026) VT 18 (1890–2025) ID 16 (1962–2022) AR 16 (1906–2025) MT 14 (1932–2024) HI 13 (1957–2025) ND 12 (1935–2018) SD 12 (1932–2021) DE 11 (1951–2023) NH 11 (1985–2023) NV 9 (1978–2014) WY 9 (1980–2020) ME 8 (1923–2021) RI 8 (1949–2006) AK 7 (1971–2023) VI 4 (1998–2016)

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