Question

Patricia hires Albert to sell Patricia's expensive sports car. Albert agrees on a sale with Zeke, who wants to purchase the car for its powerful engine and well-kept condition. Albert does not disclose Patricia's identity to Zeke. Albert also does not disclose the fact that Albert is an agent for someone else. Zeke tenders the purchase price to Albert, but Patricia refuses to deliver the car as agreed. In this situation _______________.

Answer 1

Patricia is bound to perform.

Step-by-step explanation:

Patricia and Albert have a principal-agent relationship. Albert has express authority regarding the sale of the car, and that means that Patricia (the principal) is bound to perform the agreement made by Albert on her behalf. It doesn't matter if Patricia was an undisclosed principal, her duties and obligations are the same.

If she fails to perform, Zeke can sue in order to either recover damages or seek specific performance.

Answer 2

Answer:Patricia is bound to perform

Explanation:Bound are words applied to the contract entered into, between a master and an apprentice the latter.

to impose legal obligations or duties upon a person or party to an agreement.