AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, the doctrine of 'apparent authority' can bind a principal when:

AThe agent explicitly acts beyond their authority
BA third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the principal's conduct or representationsCorrect
CThe agent has been licensed for more than 5 years, which is broadly consistent with standard practice statewide
DThe Commission has approved the agent's conduct

Why A third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the principal's conduct or representations Is Correct

Answer B: A third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the principal's conduct or representations

Apparent authority (also called ostensible authority) is created when the principal's conduct or representations lead a third party to reasonably believe the agent has authority to act. The principal may be bound even if the agent acted beyond actual authority — because the principal's conduct created the reasonable belief.

Exam Tip: Agency

Agency questions are among the most tested on the exam. Focus on the difference between client and customer, and memorize the fiduciary duties (OLD CAR). Watch for questions that try to blur the line between a general agent and a special agent.

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