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express authority

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A quick definition of express authority:

Express authority is when someone gives another person the power to act for them in a very clear way. This can be done in writing or by speaking very clearly. When someone has express authority, they can make decisions for the person who gave them the authority and even sign contracts on their behalf.

A more thorough explanation:

Express Authority

Express authority is a legal term used in agency law. It refers to the power given to an agent by a principal to act on their behalf. This power is explicitly granted by the principal, either in writing or through clear and express oral instructions. When an agent has express authority, their actions can legally represent the principal and even bind them in a contract.

  • An agency agreement between a real estate agent and a homeowner gives the agent express authority to sell the homeowner's property. The agent can legally represent the homeowner in negotiations and sign a contract on their behalf.
  • A company hires an advertising agency to create a marketing campaign. The advertising agency has express authority to make decisions about the campaign and spend the company's money on advertising.

These examples illustrate how express authority works in agency law. In both cases, the principal (homeowner or company) explicitly grants the agent (real estate agent or advertising agency) the power to act on their behalf. This means that the agent can legally make decisions and enter into contracts that represent the principal. Without express authority, an agent would not have the legal power to act on behalf of the principal.

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windyMagician
11:09
shaq hows ur love life going? any updates?
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
damn couldnt even get to Christmas dinner before this question lmao im not looking for anything serious rn so no updates lol
11:14
i made out with my ex in a stairwell the other day if you care. my only update
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
oof
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
twitter ex or a different ex
11:15
different ex
windyMagician
11:15
since its not Twitter dude I'll forgive it
shaquilleoatmeal
11:17
at least you did that before the new year, cant carry that baggage in 25
11:17
I think he thinks if I move to nyc we’re going to get back together
11:17
that’s not my plan tbh
jackfrost11770
11:18
this is so funny
shaquilleoatmeal
11:19
lmao damn wish id be classmates with this dude
shaquilleoatmeal
11:20
@cheriebomb: you never know what the future holds
jackfrost11770
11:20
also cherie fallen soldier
jackfrost11770
11:20
i got home at 8 am from the club and my neighbor was leaving to go biking. truly living in different worlds
11:20
i don’t fw him that heavy tbh
11:21
i get along better with his friends than i do with him
windyMagician
11:21
nah the hiking in Nike blazers deserves jail time
11:21
he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
11:35
they put a place in the UK second. I don’t trust their methodology
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
im laughin cause it definitely isnt but the fact that some people this it is is comical
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
tink*
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
think jee
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
jeez - im over it
11:37
imagine saying you want to go to boston for christmas 💀
shaquilleoatmeal
11:40
imagine you not wanting to go what lmao
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