express agency
- A type of agency formed by a principal who provides clear and direct instructions, either orally or written, for an agent to take action on their behalf
- In a real estate transaction, an express agency is established when a homeowner signs a contract with a real estate broker to sell their home.
- With an express agency, a business owner authorizes an employee to negotiate a contract on their behalf.
- The relationship between a lawyer and a client often forms an express agency as the client provides clear directions for the lawyer to represent their interests.
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