Agency law (business organisation)222 (turtorial 2.9)

Identify the area or areas of law The area of law concerns this case, which in connection with the Agency, especially duties, rights and liabilities of an agent. Explain the principles of law Apparent or Ostensible Authority Where an agent is engaged to sell property, it will normally fall within the scope of the agent's ostensible authority to describe the nature and quality of the property that he/she is selling on behalf of the …

…his/her own negligence or default. Wolfgang is liable for his tortuous acts. A principal is liable for the tortuous acts of his/her agent where use have been committed within the scope of the actual or apparent authority under the agency. The principal's liability includes negligence or negligent misrepresentations. Conclusions It appears that Wolfgang will be liable to make good the damage suffered by the principal as a consequence of his negligence and misrepresentation.