Why Is It Legally Permissible for a Plaintiff to Hold

question 132

Multiple Choice

Why is it legally permissible for a plaintiff to hold an agent liable on a contract when the existence of the agency arrangement was not disclosed?

• A) so that the outcome in a contract situation is the same as that for a tort
• B) to discourage the use of undisclosed agency arrangements
• C) to offset the fraud frequently present in such a situation
• D) so a third party can rely exclusively on the reputation of the agent when entering into such an agreement
• E) to ensure that the principal fulfills its obligations under contracts negotiated by authorized agents

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