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What role does the agent play in an agency relationship?

The entity responsible for discharging obligations

The individual who establishes the contract with third parties

The individual who performs services for the principal (correct)

The person who is represented by the principal

Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of an agent in an agency relationship?

Determining the terms of the contract with the principal (correct)

Creating contractual obligations with third parties

Receiving payments owed to the principal

Representing the principal in legal matters

In an agency relationship, who is the principal?

The third party involved in the contract

The representative who executes agency agreements

The individual who directly interacts with third parties

The person who employs the agent to act on their behalf (correct)

Which statement best describes the nature of the relationship between the principal and the agent in commercial situations?

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What authority does an agent have in representing the principal?

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Agency Relationships

An agency relationship typically involves three parties: the principal, the agent, and the third party.
The principal is the person being represented.
The agent is the person acting as the representative.
The third party is the person the agent deals with on behalf of the principal.
In commercial situations, the relationship between the principal and the agent is usually contractual. This means the principal employs the agent to provide services and pays the agent for their work.
The agent acquires authority to represent the principal.
An agent's actions on behalf of the principal typically involve dealing with third parties to:
- Create or discharge contractual obligations.
- Acquire or transfer other legal rights.
Agents can also be authorized to receive performance of obligations on behalf of the principal, such as receiving payments owed to the principal.

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This quiz explores the nature of agency relationships involving principals, agents, and third parties. Learn about the roles of each party, the contractual obligations, and the authority granted to agents in various commercial situations. Test your understanding of how these relationships function in legal contexts.