The principal is responsible for no other negligence, wrongs, or omissions of his agent than those described in § 59-6-9 unless he has authorized or ratified them, even though they are committed while the agent is engaged in his service.

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Source: CivC 1877, § 1375; CL 1887, § 3998; RCivC 1903, § 1694; RC 1919, § 1276; SDC 1939, § 3.0309.