First Principles of Business Law

The law of agency

3. Obtaining authority to act as an agent

3.3. Express authority in writing

 

 

 

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.

 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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