Without Ted's knowledge, Phil, who frequently purchased lumber on Ted's behalf, purchased a large quantity of plywood from Chris as agent for Ted. Phil later advised Ted of the purchase. If Ted had died the day before the contract negotiated by Phil was made, Chris would be entitled to sue Ted's estate to enforce the agreement.

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Since Ted had died before the contract was made, there was no principal-agent relationship at the time of the contract, making the agreement unenforceable against Ted's estate.

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