Based on Esteban’s conduct, Floyd reasonably believes that Glynis has the authority to act on Esteban’s behalf even though Glynis does not have the actual authority to do so. Floyd makes a payment to Glynis for Esteban. Glynis keeps the money and disappears. Esteban

Bayou Development Corporation hires Coastal Brokerage Associates to sell the condominiums in a building at Bayou Development’s resort. The agency will terminate

Clark hires Dimitri to act as his agent to purchase Expo Sports Arena, Inc. Clark tells Dimitri to reveal that he is buying the firm and its assets on behalf of a third party and to tell the seller who that third party is. Clark is

Donald approves on behalf of Evelyn—but without authorization—a contract with Farouk to build a new silo. Evelyn does not ratify the contract. The deal with Farouk is

Barney hires Clean Air, Inc., to install a new air conditioning system in his Dental Clinic, LLP. Barney does not have the right to control the details of Clean Air’s performance. The relationship between Barney and Clean Air is

Barney hires Clean Air, Inc., to install a new air conditioning system in his Dental Clinic, LLP. Barney does not have the right to control the details of Clean Air’s performance. . While working, Elton, a Clean Air worker, drops a tool on Francine, Barney’s patient, causing an injury. Barney is

Garry drives a truck as an employee for Heavy Hauling, Inc. Garry would most likely be considered acting outside the scope of her employment if he

Lena is a salesperson for Musical Instruments, Inc. She tells Nayda, a customer, that an instrument has a certain quality when, as Lena knows, it does not. In reliance, Nayda buys the instrument. Liable for this misrepresentation is

Mikayla, an agent for Nahir, enters into a contract on Nahir’s behalf with Onora that must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. Mikayla’s authority to enter into this contract is not in writing. Under the equal dignity rule, this contract is

Mirena serves in a representative capacity for Netanya. Orla is injured through Mirena’s negligence. Netanya may be liable to Orla if Mirena’s conduct occurred

On March 1, Eugene retains Farley to act as his authorized agent. On April 1, Eugene dies. On April 2, before Farley knows of Eugene’s death, he enters into a contract on Eugene’s behalf. The contract is

Reliable Insurance Company employs Stuart as an agent. To terminate Stuart’s authority, Reliable Insurance must notify

Rodney is an employee of Security Services, Inc. In deciding whether Rodney acts within the scope of his employment when he commits a tort against Tracy, a court will not consider whether

Trucking Dispatch Company and Ucello put their agency agreement into a written document that describes the rights and duties of both parties. Ucello, as the agent, has

Without authorization, Lars contracts on behalf of Mina to have Nemo paint the interior and exterior of Mina’s house. If Mina decides to ratify the contract, she must affirm

A principal or employer normally is not liable for an agent’s crime even if the crime was committed within the scope of authority or employment.

A principal’s ratification of an agent’s unauthorized act must be express.

A special power of attorney permits an agent to transact all business for a principal.

An agent has the implied authority to do what is reasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives of the agency.

An agent’s implied authority can be implied by custom.

An employer is charged with the knowledge of any dangerous condition discovered by an employee and pertinent to the employment situation.

An executive officer of a corporation normally can conduct ordinary business transactions without obtaining written authority from the corporation.

Apparent authority usually comes into existence through a principal’s pattern of conduct over time.

If a principal ratifies a contract without knowing all of the facts, the principal can rescind the contract.

Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, a principal may be liable for any harm that his or her agent causes to a third party.