Relationship Test
/ˈrɛləˌʃɪp tɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal criterion used to determine the nature and existence of a relationship between parties, often for purposes such as jurisdiction, fiduciary duty, or liability.
The court applied the relationship test to decide whether an employer-employee relationship existed.
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- relationship test
- relationship tests
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Commentary
The relationship test is often employed in multiple legal contexts, such as assessing control for agency or the existence of a fiduciary duty. Drafting should specify the context to clarify which relationship criteria apply.
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