Agency

What is 'apparent authority' (ostensible authority) in Idaho agency law?

AThe same as actual authority
BAuthority that a third party reasonably believes the agent possesses, based on the principal's representations or conduct✓ Correct
CAuthority the agent claims without any basis
DAuthority that courts impose on agents after the fact

Explanation

Apparent authority arises when a principal's actions lead third parties to reasonably believe that an agent has authority that was not actually granted. Principals can be bound by their agent's acts within apparent authority.

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