An agent who goes beyond his actual authority but acts as the principal's earlier conduct led others to expect, binds the principal through
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. apparent (ostensible) authority
- Step 1: The principal is estopped from denying the agent's authority. Answer: apparent (ostensible) authority. Why not the others: express authority: That was not given. implied authority: That arises from the nature of the job. no authority at all: The principal is bound because of what he allowed others to believe.
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