Alberto, a carpenter, was hired by Raul for the building season, through September 30 when his employment would end. During the summer Alberto regularly charged items on Raul's account at the lumber yard, and Raul always pays the bill; the lumber yard knew nothing of Alberto's contract with Raul. On October 1 Alberto, as he has done for several months, charged items on Raul's account, but these were for Alberto's personal use. Raul is not responsible for these items.

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Raul is only responsible for items that were charged on his account for the purpose of the building project. Alberto charging items for his personal use on October 1 is not Raul's responsibility.

Alberto, a Carpenter, Was Hired by Raul for the Building