Where Joe was given authority to do "anything necessarily incidental" to carrying out his agency function of selling vacuum cleaners for the principal,this gave Joe the authority to borrow money to purchase a car to be used in the business.

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While "anything necessarily incidental" to selling vacuum cleaners may include things like advertising, ordering inventory, or maintaining the sales area, purchasing a car would likely be outside the scope of this authority. It is important to carefully review the terms of an agent's authority before taking action on behalf of the principal.

Where Joe Was Given Authority to Do "Anything Necessarily Incidental