Agency
In a Texas real estate transaction, the doctrine of 'ratification' of an unauthorized agent act occurs when:
ATREC approves the transaction after the fact
BThe principal accepts the benefits of or confirms an unauthorized act by their agent, making it binding✓ Correct
CAn agent acts outside their authority and is disciplined by TREC
DA court orders the principal to accept the agent's unauthorized act
Explanation
Ratification occurs when a principal, with knowledge of all material facts, accepts the benefits of or expressly confirms an unauthorized act by their agent. By ratifying, the principal is bound by the transaction as if they had authorized it originally. Partial ratification of a transaction can create complex issues.
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