Jan was an authorized agent for an airline. Due to shoddy work on her part, the airline withdrew the authorization for Jan to act as an agent. Nonetheless, she sold tickets to a customer. The airlines refused to honor the tickets. Who is liable to the customer for the money paid for the tickets?
A) The airline
B) Jan
C) The Department of Transportation
D) No one is liable to the customer in this circumstance

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As an unauthorized agent, Jan had no right to sell airline tickets on behalf of the airline. Therefore, she is personally liable for any damages resulting from the sale of the tickets. The airline is not liable since they withdrew authorization for Jan to act as an agent. The Department of Transportation is not liable since they have no involvement in this specific transaction.

Jan Was an Authorized Agent for an Airline