Authority is express when the principal specifically describes the extent of the agent's powers.Generally,this may be done orally,although some states have statutes that require the authority of an agent who is to buy or sell land to be in writing.

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Express Authority

Question 15

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Express authority:

A) is created when the principal specifically describes the extent of the agent's powers.
B) arises from the principal's failure to inform third persons that the relationship is not what it appears to be.
C) occurs with respect to an act of an agent who has exceeded the authority given.
D) is created by the conduct of the principal that causes a third person reasonably to believe that another has the authority to act for the principal.

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