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inherent authority

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A quick definition of inherent authority:

Inherent authority is when someone is given the power to act on behalf of another person, even if that power was not specifically given to them. This type of authority only happens when it is necessary for the person to do their job properly. For example, if someone is given the job of selling a house, they may need to sign a contract to make the sale happen. Even if they were not explicitly given the power to sign contracts, they have the inherent authority to do so because it is necessary to complete their job. This type of authority is only used within the limits of what the person was actually allowed to do.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Inherent authority refers to an agent's power to act on behalf of a principal, even though that power has not been specifically or implicitly granted by the principal. This type of authority arises only in situations where it is necessary for the agent to fulfill the actual authority that has been granted by the principal.

For example, if a principal gives an agent the authority to sell a property, and the successful sale of the property requires the agent to sign a contract, then the agent has inherent authority to sign the contract on behalf of the principal. This type of authority is recognized as a necessary aspect of carrying out the principal's instructions and is only exercised within the limits of the actual authority granted by the principal.

Example: A company hires a manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the business. The manager has the express authority to hire and fire employees, but the manager also has inherent authority to make decisions about how to run the business on a daily basis. This includes making decisions about inventory, scheduling, and customer service. The manager's inherent authority is necessary to carry out the express authority granted by the company.

Explanation: Inherent authority is necessary for an agent to carry out the express authority granted by the principal. In the example, the manager's inherent authority allows them to make decisions about the day-to-day operations of the business, which is necessary to carry out their express authority to hire and fire employees. The manager's inherent authority is limited to decisions that are necessary to fulfill their express authority and cannot be used to make decisions outside of their scope of authority.

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shaquilleoatmeal
16:03
@babycat: 😘 see you in a bit, grind out those essays before you hop back on
shaquilleoatmeal
16:04
appreciate the non wink since you didn't appreciate it them then lol
babycat
16:06
I'll do it for you ;)
16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
TYYYYYY
shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
:D
the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
jack moving up in the world :)
i have a brother named jack, so whenever i see your name im marginally happier than normal
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