Agency Law (Business Organisation)

Identify the area or areas of law
The area of law concerns this case, which in connection with the Agency, especially duties, rights and liabilities of an agent.
Explain the principles of law
Apparent or Ostensible Authority
Where an agent is engaged to sell property, it will normally fall within the scope of the agent's ostensible authority to describe the nature and quality of the property that he/she is selling on behalf of the principal. Accordingly, if the agent's representations are untrue, the vendor will be liable to the purchaser for the less suffered by the purchaser as a result…