# Fla. Stat. § 581.071: 581.071 Principal responsible for actions of employees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C581_S581.071

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 581.071
- **Heading:** 581.071 Principal responsible for actions of employees
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 581 / Section 581.071

## Text

In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of any official or other person acting for or employed by any association, partnership, corporation, or other principal within the scope of her or his employment or office shall in every case be deemed the act, omission, or failure of such association, partnership, corporation, or other principal as well as that of the individual.

History: s. 12, ch. 12291, 1927; CGL 3840; s. 7, ch. 59-261; s. 3, ch. 84-355; s. 917, ch. 97-103.

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