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Principals cannot avoid liability for ________ activities that they assign to independent contractors.


A) any
B) professional
C) non-professional
D) inherently dangerous
E) express

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Where an apparent agency is established,the principal is estopped from denying the agency relationship and is bound to contracts entered into by the apparent agent while acting within the scope of the apparent agency.

A) True
B) False

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In an agency,the agent acts on behalf of the third party.

A) True
B) False

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The degree to which an agent discloses the agency relationship affects the contract liability of:


A) the agent.
B) the principal.
C) both the agent and the principal.
D) neither the agent nor the principal.
E) the agent, but only if the third party either knew or should have known of the agency.

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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Agency by indemnification occurs when (1)a person misrepresents himself or herself as another's agent when in fact he or she is not and (2)the purported principal ratifies the unauthorized act.

A) True
B) False

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An agency arrangement must be based on more than the conduct of the parties.

A) True
B) False

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Implied authority cannot conflict with express authority or with stated limitations on express authority.

A) True
B) False

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The term respondeat superior means "let the master answer."

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is not true regarding notification of agency termination?


A) Termination of an agency without appropriate notice to third parties does not extinguish an agent's actual authority to act on the principal's behalf.
B) If proper notification of agency termination is not given to a third party, the agent still has apparent authority to bind the principal to contracts with third parties.
C) Direct notice of agency termination is often in the form of a letter.
D) Direct notice of agency termination must be given to all persons with whom the agent dealt.
E) Direct or constructive notice of termination must be given to all third parties who have knowledge of the agency, but with whom the agent has not dealt.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Pedro hires Andrea to negotiate the purchase of a sailboat for Pedro.Andrea decides to buy a sailboat from Sally that meets Pedro's specifications.Andrea tells Sally that the purchase is really being made by Pedro,and Andrea and Sally sign a written contract,with Andrea signing on Pedro's behalf.Based on this situation:


A) Pedro is not liable on this contract, but Andrea is liable.
B) neither Andrea nor Pedro can be held liable on this contract.
C) Andrea is not liable on this contract, but Pedro is liable.
D) either Andrea or Pedro could be held liable on this contract.
E) Pedro is liable on the contract, but only if Andrea is insolvent.

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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The duty of loyalty is generally a duty of:


A) the principal.
B) the agent.
C) both the principal and agent.
D) neither the principal nor the agent.
E) the principal only, if the agent is a gratuitous agent.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following is not a type of agency?


A) express agency
B) implied agency
C) apparent agency
D) agency by ratification
E) agency by certification

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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The principal and the agent are each personally liable for their own tortious conduct.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is not a duty that the principal owes to the agent in an agency relationship?


A) compensation
B) reimbursement
C) obedience
D) cooperation
E) indemnification

F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

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Anne was hired by Peter to sell a condominium in San Francisco.The asking price for the modest two-bedroom unit was $2,300,000.Peter told Anne he would sell the home for as low as $2,100,000,but that she should try to obtain the highest possible price,without disclosing the fact that he was willing to accept $2,100,000.A good friend of Anne's was in the market for a two-bedroom condominium in San Francisco.In fact,this friend had come to Anne to help her find a place and negotiate for it.Anne's friend said that she could afford to spend no more than $2,000,000.When Peter hired Anne to sell his condominium,Anne told her friend about it and the asking price.Anne told her friend,"Don't even bother.He won't go below $2,100,000; that's his bottom price." Anne then proposed to her friend that they "pool their resources," with Anne fronting some money through her friend,but not having Anne's name on the contract as a purchaser.Before they could finalize the details,Anne's friend received a raise and decided to buy the condominium.Anne negotiated a price of $2,100,000 on Peter's behalf.Peter later found out that Anne had told her friend about his bottom price,and about the plan for Anne to help buy the house.What claims,if any,does Peter have?

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Why is it legally permissible for a plaintiff to hold an agent liable on a contract when the existence of the agency arrangement was not disclosed?


A) so that the outcome in a contract situation is the same as that for a tort
B) to discourage the use of undisclosed agency arrangements
C) to offset the fraud frequently present in such a situation
D) so a third party can rely exclusively on the reputation of the agent when entering into such an agreement
E) to ensure that the principal fulfills its obligations under contracts negotiated by authorized agents

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Implied authority is the authority that the third party may reasonably assume the agent possesses.

A) True
B) False

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As a general rule,an agent is liable for contracts negotiated on behalf of a partially- disclosed principal.

A) True
B) False

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Apparent agency is also known as agency by estoppel.

A) True
B) False

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A(n) ________ power of attorney remains effective even though the principal is incapacitated.


A) permanent
B) absolute
C) unconditional
D) durable
E) general

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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