Agency
In Louisiana, a real estate agent's 'scope of authority' is the range of actions the agent is authorized to perform for the principal. Actions outside this scope may:
ABe ratified automatically by the principal
BBind the principal only if they ratify the action or the agent had apparent authority✓ Correct
CBe enforced against the agent personally at all times
DAlways be void with no legal effect
Explanation
Actions outside an agent's actual authority may still bind the principal if: (1) the principal ratifies the act, or (2) the agent had apparent authority that caused a third party to reasonably rely on the agent's representation of authority.
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