Adrienne hired an agent to sell a quantity of furniture that she owned. She instructed the agent to sell the furniture without disclosing her identity as owner. The agent eventually sold the furniture to Simple. Adrienne then decided not to deliver the furniture. If the agent merely does not disclose that he is acting as the agent for a principal, Simple may elect to sue either the agent or Adrienne, if he discovers her identity.

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When an agent acts on behalf of a principal but does not disclose the principal's identity, the third party (in this case, Simple) may choose to hold either the agent or the principal (once discovered) liable for any breach of contract or failure to perform, such as not delivering the sold furniture.

Adrienne Hired an Agent to Sell a Quantity of Furniture