Outlines of the Law of Agency

von Floyd R. Mechem

546 Seiten, Hardcover

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"Outlines of the Law of Agency" is a foundational legal treatise by the esteemed scholar Floyd R. Mechem, offering a comprehensive and systematic examination of the principles governing the relationship between principals and agents. This work serves as an essential guide for understanding the legal framework that allows one person to act on behalf of another, a concept central to modern commerce and legal practice.Mechem meticulously explores the creation of the agency relationship, the scope of authority granted to agents, and the various duties and liabilities arising from these associations. The text covers critical topics such as the ratification of unauthorized acts, the doctrine of respondeat superior, and the termination of agency. Through clear exposition and logical structure, "Outlines of the Law of Agency" clarifies the complexities of vicarious liability and the rights of third parties in contractual and tortious dealings.Valued for its precision and depth, this work has long been a staple in legal education and practice. It provides a historical and analytical perspective on legal doctrines that remain influential in contemporary jurisprudence. This treatise is an indispensable resource for students, legal professionals, and historians interested in the evolution of commercial law and the theoretical underpinnings of agency.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025887029
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: XpressPress