What Is Imputed Authority
In the Law of Agency, Notice of Facts Brought to the Attention of an Agent (A Person Authorized by Another, Known as a Principal, to Act for Him or Her)...
In the law of agency, notice of facts brought to the attention of an agent (a person authorized by another, known as a principal, to act for him or her), within the scope of the agent’s authority or employment, is usually imputed to his or her principal.
Authority of Agency There are essentially three kinds of authority recognized in the law: actual authority (whether express or implied), apparent authority, and ratified authority (explained here).
Apparent authority may arise, for example, by giving someone who has no authority to contract materials, stationery, forms, a truck with a company logo, or letting him work out of the company office.
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