alleryStart learning →A empowers B to let A's house and later lets it himself. This is
Aa ratification of B
Ba sub-agency of B
Can implied revocation
Da breach of B's duty
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. an implied revocation
The principal's own conduct in letting the house shows he withdrew B's authority, which counts as implied revocation.
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