Nicole, who owns a nursery, contracts with Barbara, who runs a bed and breakfast, to periodically landscape and maintain the grounds of the bed and breakfast. But Barbara does not control Nicole's work, nor her designs and landscaping choices in performing the contract, and Nicole brings her own tools and crew to the bed and breakfast. Nicole is a(n):
a. Independent contractor
b. Assignee
c. Employee
d. Agent
Answer:
Nicole is an independent contractor.
Explanation:
Nicole is an independent contractor. As an independent contractor, she is hired by Barbara to perform specific services but she operates independently, bringing her own tools and crew. Barbara does not control Nicole's work or her landscaping choices. This makes Nicole responsible for her own work and liable for any mistakes or injuries that occur.