When an Agent Who Lacks a Principal's Authority Executes a Contract

question 51

Multiple Choice

When an agent who lacks a principal's authority executes a contract with a third party, the contract: ______.

• A) binds the principal but not the agent.
• B) binds both the principal and the agent.
• C) does not bind the principal.
• D) binds the third party only.

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