Trollope v Jackson [1990] JLR 192 (23 June 1983)

Trollope v Jackson [1990] JLR 192 (23 June 1983)

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.

Citation
[1990] JLR 192
Parties
Applicant: Trollope; Respondent: Jackson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 June 1983
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Authority of Agent, Estate Agents, Contract Formation
Agency Law Authority of Agent Estate Agents Contract Formation

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Parties

Trollope

Applicant

Jackson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an estate agent has authority to conclude a contract on behalf of the principal without express or implied authorization

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