Apparent Authority Flashcards
1
Q
Apparent Authority
A
Look to communication between principal and third party
P creates apparent authority by words, written or spoken, that cause third party to reasonably believe that P consents to have acts done on P’s behalf by the agent
2
Q
Things Third Party’s Reasonable Belief May Be Based Upon
A
(1) Past dealing between P and A
(2) Trade customs
(3) Relevant industry standards
(4) P’s written statements of authority
