Deck 53: Exploring the Legal Concepts of Agency and Fiduciary Duty

Question 1

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
fiduciary duty

Answer 1

h

Question 2

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
agency coupled with an interest

Answer 2

l

Question 3

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
ratification

Answer 3

o

Question 4

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
agency

Question 5

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
power of attorney

Question 6

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
respondeat superior

Question 7

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
undisclosed principal

Question 8

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
duty of diligence

Question 9

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
independent contractor

Question 10

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
duty to account

Question 11

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
unidentified principal

Question 12

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
agency by estoppel

Question 13

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
apparent authority

Question 14

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
actual authority

Question 15

Match the following:
a.A principal's obligation to compensate an agent for loss whenever the agent makes a payment or incurs an expense while acting on behalf of the principal.b.Holding a person liable as a principal in order to protect third parties who justifiably rely on a reasonable belief that a person is an agent.c.A consensual relationship authorizing one party to act for and on behalf of another party.d.Responsibility of an agent to keep and render to the principal a record of money or other property received or paid out on the principal's behalf.e.The requirement that an agent act with reasonable care and skill in performing the work for which she is employed.f.The formal,written appointment of an agent.g.Person who agrees to do a particular job and who is not subject to the other's control over the manner and means of conducting the work.h.A duty that arises out of a relationship of trust and confidence that is one of utmost loyalty and good faith.i.A form of liability without fault in which the principal is held liable for the agent's unauthorized tort.j.Authority that is either express or implied and that depends upon consent manifested by the principal to the agent.k.A principal of whom a third party has no knowledge,because he has no reason to believe the agent is acting for a principal.l.An irrevocable agency relationship.m.Power arising from words or conduct of the principal which manifests to a third person that the agent has actual authority and upon which the third person justifiably relies.n.A principal that a third party knows exists but does not know who it is;partially disclosed.o.The confirmation or affirmance by one person of a prior unauthorized act that another has done as his agent.
indemnification