A Chauffeur, Going Against Specific Instructions, Purchases a New Car

question 149

Essay

A chauffeur, going against specific instructions, purchases a new car on behalf of his employer. The employer has done nothing to lead the seller to believe the chauffeur has authority but is persuaded by the chauffeur to go for a drive before returning the vehicle. Explain the legal position of the parties.

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Definitions:

Shingon Buddhism

A major school of Japanese Buddhism, characterized by esoteric teachings, rituals, and practices aimed at achieving enlightenment.

Taizokai Mandara

A complex and symbolic diagram or cosmic map in Esoteric Buddhism, representing the Womb World and the principle of the physical universe.

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history from 1185 to 1333, known for the rise of the samurai class and the establishment of a military-led government.

Realism

A movement that emerged in mid-19th-century France. Realist artists represented the subject matter of everyday life (especially subjects that previously had been considered inappropriate for depiction) in a relatively naturalistic mode.