P enters into a contract with A according to which A is to deliver a crate of P's watermelons to a customer in another State by a certain date.The delivery is delayed by flooding, and rather than allow the watermelons to perish, A sells them to local buyers along the way.P sues A for compensation.Could A successfully argue that they had the authority to sell the watermelons on P's behalf?
A) Yes, because A had express authority to sell the watermelons.
B) No, because A did not have actual authority to sell the bananas.
C) No, because A should have tried to contact P to get instructions.
D) Yes, because A had authority by necessity to sell the watermelons.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q44: If an agent is appointed to engage
Q45: A is engaged as the personal assistant
Q46: An agent may have apparent authority to
Q47: Once a relationship of agency has been
Q48: A broker is:
A)an agent who is authorised
Q50: An enduring power of attorney:
A)is implied rather
Q51: Which of the following is not a
Q52: Felicity Featherstone is appointed by Giovanni, the
Q53: Implied authority of a company director to
Q54: A 'special agent' is an agent with:
A)limited
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents