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Question #1
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
A.
may be estopped from denying that Glynis had authority.
B.
can demand that Floyd make a repayment directly to Esteban.
C.
can obtain damages from Floyd for Glynis’s misconduct.
D.
must repudiate Glynis’s misconduct to avoid liability.
Question #2
Bayou Development Corporation hires Coastal Brokerage Associates to sell the condominiums in a building at Bayou Development’s resort. The agency will terminate
A.
if the prices of the condos must be reduced to sell them.
B.
when Bayou Development pays Coastal Brokerage its first commission.
C.
after the condos have been sold.
D.
once Bayou Development obtains insurance to cover the property.
Question #3
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
A.
a disclosed principal.
B.
a partially disclosed principal.
C.
an apparent principal.
D.
an undisclosed principal.
Question #4
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
A.
an unaccepted offer.
B.
an enforceable contract with Evelyn.
C.
a voidable contract.
D.
an enforceable contract with Donald.
Question #5
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
A.
principal and agent.
B.
client and independent contractor.
C.
employer and employee.
D.
master and servant.
Question #6
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
A.
liable to Francine because she was injured on Barney’s property.
B.
not liable because Clean Air, and thus Elton, are Barney’s employees.
C.
not liable because Clean Air is an independent contractor.
D.
liable to Francine unless Elton’s act is intentional.
Question #7
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
A.
crashed into a car at the airport while off duty.
B.
smashed into a store-front while intoxicated on-duty.
C.
ran over an attendant at a gas station while refueling the truck.
D.
hit a pedestrian in a parking lot during a “working” lunch.
Question #8
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
A.
Lena.
B.
Musical Instruments.
C.
no one.
D.
Nayda.
Question #9
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
A.
voidable at Onora’s option.
B.
void.
C.
voidable at Nahir’s option.
D.
enforceable.
Question #10
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
A.
in the course and scope of Mirena’s employment.
B.
during normal working hours.
C.
outside the parties’ employment relationship.
D.
due to a propensity Netanya was not and could not have been aware of.
Question #11
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
A.
binding on Farley.
B.
void.
C.
voidable.
D.
binding on Eugene’s heirs.
Question #12
Reliable Insurance Company employs Stuart as an agent. To terminate Stuart’s authority, Reliable Insurance must notify
A.
only third parties who are aware of the agency relationship.
B.
the public generally.
C.
Stuart only.
D.
Stuart and any third parties who are aware of the agency relationship.
Question #13
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
A.
Security Services furnished the means by which the injury was inflicted.
B.
the act is one commonly performed by employees for their employers.
C.
Rodney indicated that he was acting on behalf of Security Services.
D.
Security Services authorized the act.
Question #14
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
A.
none of the choices.
B.
express authority.
C.
apparent authorityy.
D.
implied authority.
Question #15
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.
any part of the contract at any time.
B.
all of the contract.
C.
any part of the contract before performance begins.
D.
any part of the contract, with Lars liable to Nemo for the difference.
Question #16
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.
True
B.
False
Question #17
A principal’s ratification of an agent’s unauthorized act must be express.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #18
A special power of attorney permits an agent to transact all business for a principal.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #19
An agent has the implied authority to do what is reasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives of the agency.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #20
An agent’s implied authority can be implied by custom.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #21
An employer is charged with the knowledge of any dangerous condition discovered by an employee and pertinent to the employment situation.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #22
An executive officer of a corporation normally can conduct ordinary business transactions without obtaining written authority from the corporation.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #23
Apparent authority usually comes into existence through a principal’s pattern of conduct over time.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #24
If a principal ratifies a contract without knowing all of the facts, the principal can rescind the contract.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #25
Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, a principal may be liable for any harm that his or her agent causes to a third party.
A.
True
B.
False
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