R7 - Business Law: Part 1 Flashcards
Who does the subagent owes a duty to?
Both principal and agent.
What is respondeat superior?
Means a principal can be held liable for an employee’s tort committed within the scope of employment.
What is an agency coupled with an interest?
When an agent is given an interest in the subject matter of the agency. Commissions are not an “interest”.
In the case of a disclosed principal, is the agent liable to a third party?
No, the principal would be liable.
In the case of a UNdisclosed principal, is the agent liable to a third party?
Yes, the agent would be personally liable.
What are the 6 events that would terminate an agency by operation of law?
- Death of principal or agent.
- Incapacity of principal.
- Discharge in bankruptcy of the principal.
- Failure to acquire a necessary license.
- Destruction of the subject matter of the agency.
- Subsequent illegality.
What are the duties of principal to agent?
- Compensation.
- Reimbursement/Indemnification.
- Remedies of agent.
What are the duties of agent to principal?
- Loyalty.
- Obedience.
- Reasonable care.
- Account
- Subagent.
What are the principal’s remedies if agent breaches duties?
- Tort damages.
- Contract damages.
- Recovery of secret profits.
- Withhold compensation.
What is actual authority?
Authority that the agent reasonably believes she possesses because of what the principal told her.
What is apparent authority?
Authority based on the reasonable beliefs of the third party that agent has authority.
What are the requirements of Ratification?
- Agent must have told people he was acting on behalf of principal.
- Principal must know all materials facts.
- Principal must ratify 100%.
- No consideration or notification required.
What is a General agent?
Agent that performs a series of transactions involving a continuity of service.
What is an Special agent?
Agent that performs a series of transactions NOT involving a continuity of service.
What is required to form a contract?
- Offer.
- Acceptance.
- Consideration.
What are the definite terms of a contract under common law?
- Price.
- Time of performance.
- Identity of the person receiving the offer and the subject matter.
- Nature of the work.
- Quantity.
What is the mailbox rule?
Applies to acceptance of an offer. It states that acceptances are effective when they are mailed, emailed, fax (time stamp), as long as the offer does not specify means of acceptance or time of acceptance.
What is a unilateral contract?
Where there is one promise in exchange for performance. Contract is formed when performance is completed.
What is a bilateral contract?
Where there are two promises. One promise in exchange for another. Contract is formed when promises are exchanged.
What is modification by both parties?
If each party offers to give something different from what was originally promised, the courts will usually enforce the promise despite the preexisting legal duty rule.
What is Bargained-for-Exchange?
Something is not consideration unless it was given in exchange for other consideration.
What is not considered Bargained-for-Exchange?
Gifts and Moral consideration.
What is nonmonetary consideration?
When you promise you’re going to do something you’re not obligated to do or refraining from doing something you could do.
What is an option contract?
A contract where consideration if paid to keep the offer open. It does not need to be monetary.
What are the 3 ways to terminate an offer?
- Revoke
- Reject
- Law
When is rescission or cancelation available?
Rescission or cancelation is available for:
- Mutual or unilateral mistakes (but mostly Mutual).
- Fraud.
- Material breach of contract.
When does the statute of limitations period start?
Date of the breach.
What are the two limitations on Monetary Damages?
- Foreseeability.
2. Mitigation.