Asked by Chase McDonald on Mar 10, 2024
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Raquel is an agent for Occasion Photography, owned by Luke. Without disclosing her agency status, Raquel agrees by contract to take Ella's wedding photographs. When Luke finds out, he explains the agency relationship he has with Raquel to Ella 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. However, despite Luke's explanation, Ella still requests that Raquel take her wedding photographs. Which of the following is true regarding the rights of the parties?
A) Ella has a right to insist that Raquel take the photographs because Ella's contract required Raquel's services.
B) Luke has a right to take the photographs only if his contract with Raquel expressly provides that he can take over her photo shoots.
C) Luke has a right to take the photographs.
D) Luke has a right to take the photographs only if the contract is in an amount over $500.
E) Luke has a right to take the photographs unless the contract Raquel has with Ella is in writing in which case Ella has the right to insist that Raquel take the photographs.
Agency Relationship
A fiduciary connection between two parties, where one (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of the other (the principal) in dealings with third parties.
Occasion Photography
The professional service of capturing photos for specific events or occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, or corporate events.
Contract
A promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy or the performance of which the law in some way recognizes a duty.
- Recognize the scope and limitations of agent authority in the context of contractual obligations.
- Identify the distinctions between different types of agency powers and the accountability of agents and principals to third parties.
Verified Answer
DP
Devine PatelMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Ella has a right to insist that Raquel take the photographs because the contract was made with Raquel, not Luke, and Ella's agreement was specifically for Raquel's services, not Luke's.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the scope and limitations of agent authority in the context of contractual obligations.
- Identify the distinctions between different types of agency powers and the accountability of agents and principals to third parties.