Trollope v Jackson [1990] JLR 192 (23 June 1983)
- Citation
- [1990] JLR 192
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- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
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Holding and result
Implied authority exists if the principal gives authority to negotiate terms of a new lease, specifying only a guideline figure for rent, but does not extend to concluding the contract unless expressly authorized.
Court disposition
Claim dismissed
02
Material facts
Parties
Trollope
ApplicantJackson
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether an estate agent has authority to conclude a contract on behalf of the principal without express or implied authorization
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Estate agent lacked authority to conclude contract as principal only specified guideline figure for rent and authorized negotiation of terms, not contract conclusion.
- Respondent
- Estate agent had implied authority to conclude contract based on principal's instructions to negotiate terms and specify rent.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey common law
An agent has no authority to conclude a contract on behalf of the principal unless expressly or impliedly authorized.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
Implied authority exists if the principal gives authority to negotiate terms of a new lease, specifying only a guideline figure for rent, but does not extend to concluding the contract unless expressly authorized.
Court disposition
Claim dismissed
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