Jack was fired by Pedro but decided to try to win back his job as agent by getting a big new contract.He approached Sharon, a new client, and made a pitch to sell Pedro's product.Sharon agreed to buy 100.Jack tells Pedro.What are the legal consequences?
A)Pedro has to hire Jack again and then make the deal.
B)Pedro would have to ratify the deal to get the benefit of the contract.
C)Pedro would have to negotiate the deal with Sharon himself.
D)Jack would forfeit his commission if Pedro took the contract.

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Even though Jack was fired by Pedro, he still acted as Pedro's agent and made a pitch to sell Pedro's product to Sharon. If Pedro wants to benefit from the contract, he would have to ratify or approve the deal made by Jack. This means that Pedro can either choose to accept the contract and pay Jack his commission, or reject the contract and terminate Jack's employment without any liability. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate legal consequence in this scenario.

Jack Was Fired by Pedro but Decided to Try to Win