Paul, Acting Without Authority, Makes a Contract with Ed, Supposedly

question 36

True/False

Paul, acting without authority, makes a contract with Ed, supposedly on behalf of Shawna. Shawna may ratify the contract, even if Ed loses contractual capacity before she ratifies the contract.

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Definitions:

Legal Title

Refers to the formal right of ownership of property, which may or may not include the benefits of its use and possession.

Trustee

An individual or organization appointed to manage assets on behalf of others, often in contexts like bankruptcy, trust management, or investment funds.

Formal Decree

is an official order issued by a legal authority, often a court, that has a binding legal effect.

Witnesses' Signatures

The act of signing a document by someone who observes the signing process, to confirm its authenticity or the signers' agreement.