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Bobby wants to purchase a lot next door to Sarah's home that is owned by Sarah.Bobby knows Sarah will not sell the lot to him because of his barking dogs that she dislikes.Bobby agrees with Susie that Susie will purchase the lot from Sarah for him.Susie and Sarah reach an agreement and enter into a contract whereby Sarah is to sell the lot to Susie for a price within the scope of Susie's authority.Susie tells Sarah nothing about her plan to later transfer the lot to Bobby.Before title to the lot is transferred to Susie,Bobby tells Susie that he no longer wants the lot.Susie tells Sarah about Bobby.Sarah tells Susie that as far as she is concerned,Susie has bought a lot.Sarah says that she plans to move anyway and really does not care whether Susie or Bobby end up with the lot.She just wants her money and is unconcerned about barking dogs.They will be the next owner's problem.Which of the following is true regarding whether Susie is personally bound on the contract with Sarah?


A) Susie is not personally bound because she was acting on behalf of Bobby.
B) Susie is personally bound unless she can establish that Sarah would not have sold her the lot if she had known that Bobby was involved; and the contract is, therefore, void.
C) Susie is personally bound unless she can establish that Bobby has the funds with which to pay Sarah.
D) Susie is not personally bound unless Bobby has legally filed for bankruptcy.
E) Susie is personally bound.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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The principal may terminate an agency coupled with an interest.

A) True
B) False

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A special type of express agent authority is known as a power of attorney.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following was the result on appeal in In re Estate of Kurrelmeyer,the case in the text in which the decedent's son sued the wife of the decedent alleging that in violation of the power of attorney that she held,she invalidly transferred the decedent's home into a trust?


A) That because no extrinsic evidence existed to clarify the meaning of the power of attorney, the transfer was invalid.
B) That because no extrinsic evidence existed to clarify the meaning of the power of attorney, the transfer was valid.
C) That because the power of attorney did not specifically give the wife the power to transfer property into the trust, the transfer was invalid.
D) That based on extrinsic evidence showing the decedent's intent, the power of attorney included the power to transfer the property.
E) That based on extrinsic evidence showing the decedent's intent, the power of attorney did not include the power to transfer the property.

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

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Mary is an agent for ABC Photography,owned by Phil.Without disclosing her agency status,Mary agrees by contract to take Polly's wedding photographs.When Phil finds out,he explains the agency relationship he has with Mary to Polly and says that he wants to take the photographs because a lady he wants to ask out on a date is expected to be at the wedding.When Polly finds out,she says "No way - I choose Mary." Which of the following is true regarding the rights of the parties?


A) Polly has a right to insist that Mary take the photographs because Polly's contract required Mary's services.
B) Phil has a right to take the photographs only if his contract with Mary expressly provides that he can take over her photo shoots.
C) Phil has a right to take the photographs.
D) Phil has a right to take the photographs only if the contract is in an amount over $500.
E) Phil has a right to take the photographs unless the contract Mary has with Polly is in writing in which case Polly has the right to insist that Mary take the photographs.

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

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Which of the following is false regarding classification of principals?


A) If the third party is aware of the principal's existence but not his or her identity, the principal is classified as a disclosed principal.
B) When the third party is aware that the agent is making an agreement on behalf of a principal and also knows who the principal is, the principal is a disclosed principal.
C) An unidentified principal is in the same classification as a partially disclosed principal.
D) If the third party does not know that an agent is acting on behalf of a principal, an undisclosed principal is involved.
E) Classification of the principal is important because it helps determine the principal's liability.

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

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As discussed in the text,which of the following is true regarding electronic contracts and agency authority in Singapore?


A) In Singapore because of the fear of fraud, agents are not allowed to engage in electronic transactions on behalf of principals.
B) Singapore relies on a type of law similar to U.S. common law in addressing agency authority in regard to electronic transactions.
C) Singapore passed a law providing that a principal must countersign any electronic transaction engaged in by an agent.
D) Singapore passed a law providing that each employer must post a list electronically of all its agents with authority to act on its behalf.
E) Singapore passed a law by which lack of awareness of a principal for an agent's acts is not recognized as a defense.

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

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The doctrine of ______ applies in the context of the principal/employer-agent/employee relationship in relation to liability of the principal/employer for acts of the agent/employee.


A) Superior respondeat
B) Respondeat superior
C) Stare decisis
D) Res superior
E) Supre superior

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

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Which of the following is false regarding agency law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ?


A) UAE Commercial Transaction Law is relevant in regard to agents.
B) The UAE Civil Code is relevant in regard to agents.
C) Registered agents may seek compensation when an agency ends even if the termination occurs in accordance with the terms of the agency agreement.
D) Only registered agents are entitled to seek compensation in the event of termination.
E) In regard to disputes about compensation of agents, court-appointed experts are usually the entities that are responsible for determining compensation amounts.

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

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Which of the following is false regarding revocation of the authority of an agent and renunciation by an agent?


A) At any time a principal can revoke an agent's authority.
B) A principal's revocation of an agent's authority may result in a breach of contract entitling the agent to damages.
C) An agent can terminate the agency relationship by renouncing the authority given to the agent.
D) An agent's wrongful ending of the agency relationship may be a breach of contract entitling the principal to damages.
E) If an agent has breached a fiduciary duty to the principal, the principal can revoke the agent's authority; but the agent may be entitled to damages.

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

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Insolvency of either the principal or agent always terminates the agency relationship.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is false regarding termination of agency in the Netherlands?


A) The agent is entitled to compensation if his or her duties are concluded within a reasonable time after termination.
B) Compensation is due if the agent received the orders for a certain action before the termination of the contract.
C) The agent is entitled to goodwill compensation in certain situations.
D) An agent is not entitled to additional compensation based on bringing the principal new customers or because agreements with clients obtained by the agent remain profitable.
E) There are requirements on the agent in regard to time limits in filing for certain compensation.

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

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Which of the following is true regarding notice of termination of an agency relationship?


A) Notice of termination of an agency relationship must be given by actual notice.
B) Depending on the circumstances, notice of termination can be actual or constructive.
C) Notice of termination of an agency must be given in writing.
D) Actual notice of termination of an agency relationship is not needed once 30 days have passed since the termination because at that point notice is presumed.
E) Actual notice of termination of an agency relationship is not needed once 60 days have passed since the termination because at that point notice is presumed.

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

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When a principal is classified as a[n] ______ principal,a third party is aware that an agent is making an agreement on behalf of a principal,and the third party also knows the identity of the principal.


A) Acknowledged
B) Permitted
C) Disclosed
D) Revealed
E) Uncovered

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

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How long does an agent's apparent authority continue once an agency relationship is terminated?


A) It ends immediately
B) 24 hours
C) 7 days
D) 30 days
E) Until the principal notifies third parties that the agency relationship has ended.

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

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Which of the following is false regarding the relationship between a principal and an independent contractor?


A) An independent contractor is not an employee of the principal.
B) The principal does not control the details of the independent contractor's performance.
C) An individual who hires an independent contractor cannot be held liable for the independent contractor's tortious actions under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
D) A principal is not liable for extremely dangerous actions engaged in by the independent contractor.
E) If an independent contractor commits a crime without the authorization of the principal, the principal is not liable for the agent's crime.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following is true regarding whether Bobby is liable to Susie for the cost of the book if Susie pays Gwen the purchase price?


A) Bobby is liable to Susie for the cost of the book.
B) Bobby is liable to Susie for the cost of the book only if Susie had Bobby sign a document affirming his liability before Susie paid Gwen.
C) Bobby is liable to Susie only if she resells the book and is unable to recover as much as she paid for it.
D) Bobby is not liable to Susie for the cost of the book.
E) Bobby can avoid liability to Susie only if he can establish that his actions constituted "justifiable expectations" under the law absolving him from liability.

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

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A special power of attorney grants the agent express authority over specifically outlined acts.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is true regarding Christy's liability,if any,for her own conduct in regards to Frank's injury?


A) Christy would likely be held liable for negligent hiring.
B) Regardless of whether she did anything to directly cause injury to Frank, Christy would likely be held liable on a strict liability theory because her customer was injured.
C) Christy would likely be held liable for breach of customer warranty.
D) Christy would likely be required to split the damages with Bob because Bob was her employee.
E) There is no theory on which Christy could be held liable for her own conduct in this situation.

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

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When making decisions about an agency relationship's liability to third parties,courts must first identify whether property damage or personal injury,or both,is at issue.

A) True
B) False

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