A Principal Who Causes a Third Person to Believe That

question 41

True/False

A principal who causes a third person to believe that another person is the principal's agent can be estopped from denying the agency relationship.

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Definitions:

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit in a court of law against another party (the defendant) to obtain a remedy or damages.

Lawsuit

A legal action or proceeding between two parties, plaintiff and defendant, conducted in a court of law.

Court Determination

The final decision or judgment issued by a court of law.

Arbitration

A private, judicial determination of a dispute and an alternative to court action (litigation), and generally just as final and binding.