Lawrence Asked Foote to Sell a Diamond That Lawrence Owned

question 35

Multiple Choice

Lawrence asked Foote to sell a diamond that Lawrence owned. Foote signed a contract with Bell to sell the diamond, but when Bell learned that Lawrence was the principal, she refused to go ahead with the contract. Lawrence can sue

• A) Foote for breach of contract.
• B) Bell for breach of contract.
• C) Foote and Bell for conversion.
• D) neither Foote nor Bell.

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