Jack previously transferred a piece of waterfront property next to his home to his daughter Alana.One day a real estate agent knocked on his door and asked whether the property was for sale.Jack told the agent that it was for sale "for the right price".The agent told Jack he had a customer who might be interested in buying it.Jack immediately signed a listing agreement with the agent giving him the authority to sell the property on his behalf.He failed to disclose the fact that he was not the actual owner.Shortly thereafter the agent returned with an offer.Jack countered the offer and the agent returned a short time later to advise that there was a binding deal.Jack subsequently told Alana that he had sold the property on her behalf and made a substantial profit.She told her father that she "did not want to sell" and that she was planning on building a home on the property in the near future.Jack immediately contacted the real estate agent and informed him that he was not the actual owner and that his daughter did not want to sell.In these circumstances,the purchaser's best remedy is

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The purchaser's best remedy is to bring an action against Jack for damages for breach of warranty of authority. Jack gave the impression that he was the owner of the property and had the authority to sell it, but in reality, he did not have either. By signing the listing agreement, he warranted to the agent that he was authorized to sell the property, which turned out to be false. Therefore, the purchaser can seek damages from Jack for his misrepresentation and breach of warranty of authority. Alana cannot be held liable for breach of contract since she did not authorize or consent to the sale of the property.

Jack Previously Transferred a Piece of Waterfront Property Next to His