alleryA caretaker who, during the owner's absence abroad, incurs expense to save the farm from a fire is an example of:
AAgency by ratification
BAgency by estoppel
CAgency by necessity
DA sub-agency
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Agency by necessity
Agency of necessity arises in an emergency where a person acquires extraordinary authority to act to protect the principal from loss.
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