Agency
In Tennessee, which form of agency is created when a seller's agent allows the buyer to believe they are being represented, even though no agency agreement exists?
AExpress agency
BImplied agency
COstensible agency✓ Correct
DStatutory agency
Explanation
Ostensible agency (apparent agency) is created when an agent's actions lead a third party to reasonably believe an agency relationship exists, even without a formal agreement.
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