Sam Hires Joe to Negotiate and Sign a Contract with Ken

question 124

Multiple Choice

Sam hires Joe to negotiate and sign a contract with Ken on Sam's behalf.Which of the following is true?

• A)If Joe acts outside express,implied,and apparent authority,Sam is not bound by the contract,even if he ratifies the contract.
• B)If Joe acts within his apparent authority,but outside his express or implied authority,Sam will be bound by the contract.
• C)If Joe acts outside his express authority and negotiates and signs the contract with Ken,Sam may not be a party to that contract.
• D)If Joe acts outside his express,implied,and apparent authority,he could be sued by Sam,but not by Ken,because he has no contractual relationship with Ken.
• E)If Joe acts outside his implied and express authority,Sam will owe him for his services.

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