John's son was not his agent but contracted to purchase a computer in John's name. When John learned of this, John sternly rebuked his son but continued to use the computer for several weeks. After losing interest in the computer, John offered to return it, saying that the purchase was unauthorized. John:

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John's conduct of continuing to use the computer for several weeks after learning of his son's unauthorized purchase constitutes ratification. Ratification occurs when a person adopts and affirms an action that was originally unauthorized. Therefore, John is liable for the purchase of the computer because he ratified it through his conduct.

John's Son Was Not His Agent but Contracted to Purchase