J.K. Catering v Harbour Lights [1987] JLR 72 (02 April 1987)

J.K. Catering v Harbour Lights [1987] JLR 72 (02 April 1987)

A principal is bound by the acts of an agent if the principal, through someone with actual authority, holds out the agent as having authority and a third party relies on that representation, provided the principal is legally entitled to make such a contract.

Citation
[1987] JLR 72
Parties
Applicant: J. K. Catering; Respondent: Harbour Lights
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 April 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
not specified
Legal Topics
Authority of Agent, Ostensible Authority, Holding Out, Principal's Liability
Agency Law Contract Law Authority of Agent Ostensible Authority Holding Out Principal's Liability

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Parties

J. K. Catering

Applicant

Harbour Lights

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the principal is bound by a contract made by an agent on the basis of ostensible authority.

Ratio Decidendi

A principal is bound by the acts of an agent if the principal, through someone with actual authority, holds out the agent as having authority and a third party relies on that representation, provided the principal is legally entitled to make such a contract.

Court Disposition

not specified