AgencyIntermediateArizona Exam

Agency by estoppel in Arizona arises when:

AThe parties execute a written agency agreement that is recorded with the county recorder to provide constructive notice of the agent's authority to third parties
BA principal allows another to act as their agent and a third party relies on that apparent authorityCorrect
CA court of competent jurisdiction appoints an agent to act on behalf of a person who has been adjudicated legally incompetent due to mental illness or cognitive impairment
DAn agent acts strictly within the express authority granted by the principal in the agency agreement, with no deviation from the specific instructions provided

Why A principal allows another to act as their agent and a third party relies on that apparent authority Is Correct

Answer B: A principal allows another to act as their agent and a third party relies on that apparent authority

Apparent agency (agency by estoppel) arises when a principal's conduct leads a third party to reasonably believe that someone is their agent. The principal may be estopped (prevented) from denying the agency relationship.

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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