The Decision in the Case Of: Tooth & Co V

The decision in the case of: Tooth & Co v Laws (1888) 9 LR (NSW) 154 was based on the fact that:

A) the dealings of the secretary appeared to be within the scope of their authority even though they lacked actual authority.
B) the defendant's previous conduct in paying for the jewellery amounted to a representation of the agent's authority.
C) the defendant's failure to notify the suppliers of the sale of business prohibited him from denying that the purchasers were his agents.
D) buying and selling cars was a normal practice of that kind of business.