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Yates v. Yates

Citations

  • 24 Fla. 64

Syllabus

<p>When a party contracts for the purchase of land with a special agent of the owner, he should acquaint himself with the extent of the agent’s power; for when the agent exceeds his authority, the principal is not bound unless he in some manner subsequently ratifies the act of the agent.</p>

Judges: Broome

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