What simply appears on its face, that which is obvious or what can be seen on the surface. That which is manifest what is proved. It is required that all things upon which a court must pass, should be made to appear, if matter in pays, under oath if matter of record, by the record. It is a rule that those things which do not appear, are to be considered as not existing. Law … [Read more...]

In old commercial law. Bills of lading. … [Read more...]

The conduct of an agent which would make it appear that the agent has the authorization of the principal but does not, in fact, have the authorization to perform the act. If it is reasonable to expect that the agent had authority to perform the act the law usually finds that the apparent authority is sufficient to complete the act as if there was actual authority. … [Read more...]

In ecclesiastical law. One who answers for another. An officer whose duty was to carry to the emperor messages relating to ecclesiastical matters, and to take back his answer to the petitioners. An officer who gave advice on questions of ecclesiastical law. An ambassador or legate of a pope or bishop. Spelman. Apocrisarins cancellarius. In the civil law. An officer who took … [Read more...]

When an agent of another gives the appearance of having the authority to act with authority on a certain matter, even if that agent does not actually have the authority to do so. An act of apparent authority by an agent binds the principal that the agent represents to an agreement or contract, even if the agent did not possess the actual authority. … [Read more...]