The appearance of having authority, either by the nature of the agent's job or by actions which would make it appear as if the agent has the actual authority to execute an action. … [Read more...]

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Consent given by a person or party that is implied and not explicit, where circumstances would lead a reasonable person to conclude that a party had given consent even though no direct or express words were stated. For example, when a person acts in front of the other party who is completely aware of the actions taken and does not object in any way. … [Read more...]

Impairing or prejudicing. Jacob. … [Read more...]

A contract which is not expressly stated but, given the actions of the parties, it is clear that one should have existed. Examples include an implied in fact contract where the parties acted as if they had assumed that a contract did exist; an implied in law contract where unjust enrichment would apply if a contract was not enforced, e.g. one party agrees to paint the home of … [Read more...]