Agency
The ratification doctrine in Indiana agency allows a principal to:
ARevoke a completed agency transaction
BAdopt and accept an unauthorized act of their agent after the fact, binding themselves to the agent's unauthorized actions✓ Correct
CRatify illegal actions of an agent
DOverride fiduciary duties of the agent
Explanation
Ratification occurs when a principal becomes aware of and approves an agent's unauthorized act, thereby binding themselves to the transaction as if they had authorized it originally. Ratification requires knowledge of all material facts.
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