alleryStart learning →Ratifying an unauthorised act has the effect that it is treated as
Adone by agent alone
Bnever done at all
Ca release of the agent
Ddone with authority
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. done with authority
Ratification relates back so that the same effects follow as if the acts had been authorised from the start.
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