On March 1, Eugene retains Farley to act as his authorized agent. On April 1, Eugene dies. On April 2, before Farley knows of Eugene's death, he enters into a contract on Eugene's behalf. The contract is

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On March 1, Eugene retains Farley to act as his authorized agent. On April 1, Eugene dies. On April 2, before Farley knows of Eugene's death, he enters into a contract on Eugene's behalf. The contract is​

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The contract is void because the principal, Eugene, died before the agent, Farley, entered into the contract on his behalf. As a result, Farley no longer had the authority to act as Eugene's agent, and the contract is not enforceable against Eugene or his estate.

On March 1, Eugene Retains Farley to Act as His