Joe Is a Salesman for Harry's Fine Cars Ltd

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Essay

Joe is a salesman for Harry's Fine Cars Ltd. He had been told specifically that he had no authority to make any sale, take a trade-in, or otherwise deal with the vehicles without the manager's express approval of every deal. Sam, a customer, came in wanting to buy a used Cadillac and agreed to pay the $16,000 asking price. Unfortunately, the manager had left the lot, and so Joe took it upon himself to write up the agreement. When the manager returned, he liked the deal and realized that the customer might change his mind when he realized that the salesman didn't have the authority to bind the seller in contract. Under these circumstances, what could the manager of the car lot do?

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