An Agent Who Does Something That They Were Not in Fact

question 54

Multiple Choice

An agent who does something that they were not in fact authorised to do, but had apparent authority to do, will:

• A)Have breached the duty to follow the principal's instructions.
• B)Not be liable to the principal.
• C)Be liable to criminal prosecution.
• D)Be liable to the principal and to the third party, if either has suffered damage.

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Definitions:

Deviant Use

The adoption of technological tools or other resources in ways that diverge from their intended or socially accepted purposes.

Identity Theft

The illegal acquisition and use of someone's personal information, typically for financial gain.

Corporate Insiders

Individuals within a company who have access to confidential information or influential positions, often referring to executives, directors, and significant shareholders.

Eastern European

Pertaining to the geographic region of Europe lying between the central part of the continent and Russia, characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and histories.