Mathilde Enter into an Agreement with Pascal Saying That She

question 42

Multiple Choice

Mathilde enter into an agreement with Pascal saying that she was acting on behalf of Citron Used Cars to purchase cars. In fact, Mathilde had no actual or apparent authority to do so. Moreover, Citron now refuses to ratify the agreement. In this situation, Pascal can hold

• A) Mathilde liable under the contract.
• B) Citron liable for breach of fiduciary duty.
• C) Mathilde liable for breach of warranty of authority.
• D) Mathilde liable for breach of fiduciary duty.
• E) Citron liable under the contract.

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Definitions:

Arbitration Agreement

A written contract in which two or more parties agree to settle a dispute outside of court through the arbitration process.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to an aggrieved party that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the wrongdoer.

Independent Contracting

A working arrangement where individuals are hired to perform services for others without being considered employees, often with more autonomy in how the work is completed.

Uniform Mediation Act

A law enacted to provide a consistent legal framework for the confidentiality of mediated communications across the states that adopt it.