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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Agency Law

This question tests the understanding of the concept of ratification by a principal in an agency relationship.

Any act or statement which clearly shows the intention of the principal to adopt the action taken on his behalf by the agent is known as:

A. Ratification
B. Estoppel
C. Revocation
D. Consideration
E. Novation

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Agency Law

Definition of ratification in the context of agency law.

In the law of agency, ratification is equal to
A. Ex post facto authority
B. Posterior authority
C. Antecedent authority
D. Exterior authority
E. Conveyed authority

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q5d – Company Law

Explain how a company acquires interests in pre-incorporation contracts and the legal position of persons acting on behalf of the company.

Briefly explain how a company acquires interests in pre-incorporation contracts, and the legal position of a person purporting to act on behalf of the company with respect to those contracts. (10 marks)

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q2b – Agency

Explanation of ratification in agency and the concept of agency of necessity.

Adzoe acting for and on behalf of Maclean, was authorized to purchase corn worth Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,000) for Makafui. Adzoe bought the corn in Makafui’s name at Two Thousand Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,500), which was clearly beyond his authority. Maclean was to ratify. Makafui then failed to take delivery of the corn.

Required:
i) Explain whether Maclean would be justified in ratifying the transaction entered by Adzoe and Makafui. (6 marks)

ii) Explain the concept of “Agency of necessity”. (4 marks)

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Agency Law

This question tests the understanding of the concept of ratification by a principal in an agency relationship.

Any act or statement which clearly shows the intention of the principal to adopt the action taken on his behalf by the agent is known as:

A. Ratification
B. Estoppel
C. Revocation
D. Consideration
E. Novation

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Agency Law

Definition of ratification in the context of agency law.

In the law of agency, ratification is equal to
A. Ex post facto authority
B. Posterior authority
C. Antecedent authority
D. Exterior authority
E. Conveyed authority

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q5d – Company Law

Explain how a company acquires interests in pre-incorporation contracts and the legal position of persons acting on behalf of the company.

Briefly explain how a company acquires interests in pre-incorporation contracts, and the legal position of a person purporting to act on behalf of the company with respect to those contracts. (10 marks)

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q2b – Agency

Explanation of ratification in agency and the concept of agency of necessity.

Adzoe acting for and on behalf of Maclean, was authorized to purchase corn worth Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,000) for Makafui. Adzoe bought the corn in Makafui’s name at Two Thousand Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,500), which was clearly beyond his authority. Maclean was to ratify. Makafui then failed to take delivery of the corn.

Required:
i) Explain whether Maclean would be justified in ratifying the transaction entered by Adzoe and Makafui. (6 marks)

ii) Explain the concept of “Agency of necessity”. (4 marks)

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