Lawrence asked Foote to sell a diamond that Lawrence owned. Foote signed a contract with Bell to sell the diamond, but when Bell learned that Lawrence was the principal, she refused to go ahead with the contract. Lawrence can sue

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Lawrence can sue Bell for breach of contract because Bell agreed to buy the diamond (thus entering into a contract) and then refused to go ahead with the purchase upon learning Lawrence was the principal. The fact that Foote was acting as an agent for Lawrence does not negate the validity of the contract with Bell.

Lawrence Asked Foote to Sell a Diamond That Lawrence Owned