Implied Ratification of an Agency Occurs When the Principal

question 405

Multiple Choice

Implied ratification of an agency occurs when the principal:

• A) fails to object to the unauthorized activities of an agent
• B) by action shows a clear intent to be bound by unauthorized acts of the agent
• C) accepts the benefits of an unauthorized agreement with a third party
• D) fails to object to the unauthorized activities of an agent and accepts the benefits of an unauthorized agreement with a third party
• E) fails to object to the unauthorized activities of an agent and accepts the benefits of an unauthorized agreement with a third party and by action shows a clear intent to be bound by unauthorized acts of the agent

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