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9 Cards in this Set
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-P liable to 3P for all A's conduct within scope of authority
-party seeking to enforce the K has burden of proving that A relationship exists -if K is implied bc P receives a benefit, then 3P can seek redress in restitution |
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Negotiable instruments
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-P is liable only if he is named on the instrument otherwise liability ends with Agent
UNLESS P is doing business under a bz name and the A signs the bz name |
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Statute of Frauds
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memo signed/authorized by A is sufficient
-must be some writing signed by P who is named in the suit -need not be formal, K just some indication of intent to enter/be bound -memo may be enforceable against undisclosed P |
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Conveyances of Property
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P's name must be on conveyance where P is recorded owner of property
Agent can sign deed on behalf of P if title is in agent;s name A's name must appear on conveyance |
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When P is fully disclosed
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P is liable for any K's entered into by Agent
Only P can be obligated to perform |
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When P is partially disclosed...
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both A and P are liable but 3P is only entitled to recovery from either A or P
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When P is undisclosed
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both A and P are liable but 3P is only entitled to recovery from either A or P
is A has no authority, P must have ratified the K. |
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When P is undisclosed--subsequent events affecting 3P
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when A and P reach settlement agreement, it is binding on the debt and the 3P's who are unaware of P's existence
protects undisclosed P from double payment |
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When P is undisclosed--subsequent events affecting undisclosed P
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if A has power to modify agreement, then rights of P may be changed
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