Agent Authority

Question 1

General Agency

Answer 1

They represent the principal in all matters, or at least majority of them

Question 2

Specific agency

Answer 2

They only have limited authority to act on behalf of the principal

Question 3

Morrison v Stater

Answer 3

General agency means all

Specific means only that one part if outside that then they are liable

Question 4

Ireland v Livingston

Answer 4

If what is said by the principal is ambiguous then can’t be held liable

Question 5

Black v Corneluis

Answer 5

Can delegate some tasks if within bounds of normal trade

Question 6

Sinclair v Wallace

Answer 6

Can’t borrow money on behalf of principal even if general agent

Question 7

Acting without authority?

Answer 7

Then principal could potentially ratify the deal if it is a good one but;
Needs to be done timely
Express or implied from contract
Effective as at the date of the agents act
Only valid when principal is named or at least made identifiable