Roberta Introduces Steve to Her Friends as "My Associate

question 45

Multiple Choice

Roberta introduces Steve to her friends as "my associate." Steve purports to act as Roberta's agent in several business transactions with those friends. If Roberta is liable for Steve's actions, it will be because their relationship is​

• A) ​an agency by agreement.
• B) ​an agency by estoppel.
• C) ​an agency by operation of law.
• D) ​not an agency relationship.

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