Without Ted's Knowledge, Phil, Who Frequently Purchased Lumber on Ted's

question 53

True/False

Without Ted's knowledge, Phil, who frequently purchased lumber on Ted's behalf, purchased a large quantity of plywood from Chris as agent for Ted. Phil later advised Ted of the purchase. If Ted had died, Phil would be liable to Chris on the basis of Phil's implied warranty that he had authority to negotiate the contract on behalf of a principal that existed.

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