contract

[kdevita]

I gave my friend authority to enter into a moving contract on my behalf, as I would be out of town. My friend signed the contract, but it was for much more than the original estimate I was given. Is this contract legally binding?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

Unless you gave your friend, who was acting as your authorized "agent", written perameters regarding high and low figures, then you are completely on the hook as the "principle" - - just as if you physically did the signing yourself. You would only have a cause of action against your friend (the "Agent") if your agent violated your written authority.

It's a little more complicated than the above description, but it amounts to the same result. If you want to read more about Principle / Agency law, check out your local law library for further and more detailed information.

Sorry.

IAAL

[Edited by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE on 06-27-2001 at 05:06 PM]