In Hannington V

question 79

Multiple Choice

In Hannington v.University of Pennsylvania,the court had to determine whether an attorney acted under apparent authority regarding the negotiation and signing of a settlement agreement.The court determined that

• A) attorneys are generally independent contractors and cannot possess apparent authority to bind a principal.
• B) after six months of negotiations it is reasonable to believe that an attorney has apparent authority to finalize an agreement on behalf of the principal.
• C) because the agency was disclosed and the principal's identity well known, the university could have easily verified the enforceability of the agreement with Hannington, so it is at fault for not doing so.
• D) third parties may never enforce an agreement that the principal has not authorized and signed.

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