Andy Works for Sparkles,a Jewelry Store

question 27

Multiple Choice

Andy works for Sparkles,a jewelry store.While selling a zircon-studded ring to a customer,Andy falsely states that the zircon is a diamond.The customer,delighted to find a diamond ring at an affordable cost,buys the ring.If the customer files a lawsuit for damages,which of the following will most likely be the court's verdict?

• A)Andy had the actual and apparent authority from Sparkles to make true statements,hence Sparkles is liable for Andy's misrepresentations.
• B)Andy will be held liable for the misrepresentation and will have to pay damages to the customer and to Sparkles.
• C)The customer will be held responsible since he was negligent in the purchase,but may receive a small percentage of damages from Sparkles.
• D)Andy will be held liable for the misrepresentation to the customer,and will have to pay him damages.

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