Answer the following questions in detail (beyond just getting definitions from a dictionary).
1. Identify and define the defenses that could exist in a cause of action for negligence?
2. What are factors that can determine whether an individual is considered an employee or an independent contractor? Explain how the factors work. Why does it matter?
3. Discuss in detail how an agency relationship can be created? Identify and describe the categories of authority by which an agent can bind a principal and a third party in contract.