Expert Q&A; Done CHAPTER 23: Agency Business Scenarios and Case Problems 23-1. R

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Expert Q&A; Done CHAPTER 23: Agency Business Scenarios and Case Problems 23-1. Ratification by Principal. Springer, who was running for Congress, instructed his campaign staff not to purchase di any campaign materials without his explicit authorization. In spite of these instructions, one of his campaign workers con- materials for Springer's campaign. When the printed materials arrived, Springer did not return them but instead used them during his campaign. 23-5 When Springer failed to pay for the materials, Dubychek sued for recovery of the price. Springer contended that he was not liable on the sales contract because he had not authorized his agent to purchase the printing services. Dubychek argued that the campaign worker was Springer's agent and that the worker had authority to make the printing contract. Addition- ally, Dubychek claimed that even if the purchase was unautho- rized, Springers use of the materials constituted ratification of his agent's unauthorized purchase. Is Dubychek correct? Explain. (See Formation of an Agency)

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Under the ratification act the principal approves the act of a member by supporting their move .In this scenario Springer acted the same way. He approved the material by using them. Hence Dubychek is correct in it's theory and Springer can be held responsible under ratification act.

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