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Charles Salley
on Dec 18, 2024
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Adrienne hired an agent to sell a quantity of furniture that she owned. She instructed the agent to sell the furniture without disclosing her identity as owner. The agent eventually sold the furniture to Simple. Adrienne then decided not to deliver the furniture. If the agent sold the goods to Simple, and in the course of the negotiations indicated that the furniture was his, the agent alone would be liable.
Disclosing Identity
Revealing the true identity of an individual or entity, often in the context of legal and security procedures.
Misrepresentation
False or misleading statements that induce someone to enter into a contract, potentially rendering the contract voidable.
Liable
Refers to being legally responsible for something, typically requiring compensation or remedy for damages caused.
- Acknowledge the repercussions on contractual responsibilities due to the nondisclosure of agency.
- Assess the repercussions of agents functioning outside their prescribed roles or lacking openness.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the repercussions on contractual responsibilities due to the nondisclosure of agency.
- Assess the repercussions of agents functioning outside their prescribed roles or lacking openness.