After Bart and Veronica were involved in an automobile accident, Bart retained Rhonda as an attorney to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. After a lengthy discussion with Veronica's insurance company, Rhonda settled the case for $5,000. However, Bart personally rejected the $5,000 offer. Veronica filed suit to enforce the settlement, claiming that Rhonda was authorized to accept the settlement on behalf of Bart. Discuss Rhonda's express, implied, and apparent authority.

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The Answer of After Bart and Veronica were involved in an automobile accident, Bart retained Rhonda as an attorney to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. After a lengthy discussion with Veronica's insurance company, Rhonda settled the case for $5,000. However, Bart personally rejected the $5,000 offer. Veronica filed suit to enforce the settlement, claiming that Rhonda was authorized to accept the settlement on behalf of Bart. Discuss Rhonda's express, implied, and apparent authority.

After Bart and Veronica Were Involved in an Automobile Accident