Frank Hannigan Sees a Grand Piano That His Musician Friend

question 74

Multiple Choice

Frank Hannigan sees a grand piano that his musician friend Scott Kristoff had been looking for in an antique store. Frank enters into a contract to purchase the grand piano from the antique seller and signs the contract, "Frank Hannigan, agent for Scott Kristoff." But because Frank is not Scott's agent, Scott is not bound by the contract. If Scott decides to accept the contract, what kind of agency would be created?

• A) express agency
• B) implied agency
• C) agency by ratification
• D) power of attorney

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