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First Principles of Business Law |
| The law of agency |
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3. Obtaining authority to act as an agent |
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3.3. Express authority in writing |
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Read the facts below, and then answer the questions. A is planning to be away from Australia for two years while studying abroad. She wants B to represent her in the conduct of all her legal affairs while she is out of the country. B says that a grant of such authority needs to be made in writing rather than orally. |
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1. Is it generally necessary to give an agent express authority in writing rather than orally? 2. In the circumstances of the present case, must A give B authority in writing? |
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