Which of the following agents would not have authority to contract with third parties on behalf of the principal?
A) A salesman who sells his employer's goods.
B) A manager who hires employees for the store owner.
C) A factory worker hired to operate a machine.
D) A buyer who regularly buys merchandise for a store.
E) All agents have authority to contract with third parties on behalf of their principals.

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A factory worker hired to operate a machine would not have authority to contract with third parties on behalf of the principal. They would only have the authority to operate the machine and carry out their assigned tasks. The other options involve agents who have been given specific authority to do certain tasks on behalf of the principal, including contracting with third parties.

Which of the Following Agents Would Not Have Authority to Contract