Michelle has just passed the bar exam, and is ready to start practicing law. She draws up articles of incorporation and puts them into the mail to the appropriate state office. After leaving the post office, she immediately drives to an office building and rents an office, signing on behalf of Michelle's Law Services Inc. A week later she discovers that her uncle, who was going to lend her money to start her business, has filed bankruptcy and is unable to provide her with the promised funds. She realizes that she cannot open her solo firm and accepts a position working for a local firm. Discuss Michelle's liability for the lease she signed for the office.

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The Answer of Michelle has just passed the bar exam, and is ready to start practicing law. She draws up articles of incorporation and puts them into the mail to the appropriate state office. After leaving the post office, she immediately drives to an office building and rents an office, signing on behalf of Michelle's Law Services Inc. A week later she discovers that her uncle, who was going to lend her money to start her business, has filed bankruptcy and is unable to provide her with the promised funds. She realizes that she cannot open her solo firm and accepts a position working for a local firm. Discuss Michelle's liability for the lease she signed for the office.

Michelle Has Just Passed the Bar Exam, and Is Ready