Asked by I’m Ashes on Jun 22, 2024
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Cheap Principal.Jason,who is very knowledgeable regarding computers,agrees to purchase computers for Nick's business.Jason is retained for that purpose only,he is paid a set rate for the job,and Nick exercised no control over the manner in which Jason did his work.Jason purchased computers on credit from ABC Computers without any mention of Nick.The computers worked well and were not defective in any way.Unfortunately,Nick did not pay ABC Computers on a timely basis.Jason,therefore,paid ABC Computers out of his own pocket because he wanted to be able to do business with ABC in the future and because his name was on the invoice.Jason asked Nick for reimbursement,but Nick refused.Nick claimed that if Jason had only waited,ABC Computers might have agreed to take less.Which of the following is true regarding any reimbursement Jason is due from Nick?
A) Jason is not due any reimbursement,because he did not obtain permission from Jason before paying ABC Computers.
B) Jason is only due one-half of whatever he paid,because he did not get permission from Jason before paying ABC Computers.
C) Jason is not due any reimbursement from Nick,unless he can establish that Nick signed a written contract authorizing him to personally pay debts incurred.
D) Jason is not due any reimbursement from Nick,unless Jason can establish by a preponderance of the evidence that ABC Computers would not have agreed to take a lesser amount.
E) Jason is entitled to reimbursement from Nick.
Reimbursement
A repayment for money spent or losses incurred, often from one party to another as compensation.
Independent Contractor
An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, responsible for their own tax obligations and not subject to the hiring entity’s control over how the work is performed.
Contract Authorization
The process or act of giving official or legal approval to a contract, enabling it to be valid and enforceable.
- Comprehend the lawful duties and possible legal exposures of agents towards third parties and their principals.
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TG
Thacaigo GeorgesJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
If the agent is liable to the third party,then the undisclosed principal is liable to the agent.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the lawful duties and possible legal exposures of agents towards third parties and their principals.