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Ted Tebrow Vs Maguire

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In this law case, there are different issues that have come from this case that I have analyzed. This case deals with agency law. Agency law is, which is the establishment of the agency relationship, authority of agents, and the duties agents must uphold. Agency law can be very tricky because verbal and written contracts can sometimes be upheld in court or not. In the case of Ted Tebrow v Bob Sucralose, and Jack Maguire, we see that Ted, a college football player, is looking for an agent to represent him. Ted first meets with Jack. Jack specifically mentions that he has a small cliental so he will be able to focus more on Ted and give him most of his attention. Ted liking what he heard, shakes Jack’s hand. Jack wants Ted to sign right away …show more content…

Breach of duty is a failure to act in a responsible manner for the safety of others; a failure to meet the standard of care. Bob and Jack failed to meet all of these requirements. If they were looking out for Ted’s best interest, they would have consulted him on every decision to make sure that is what he wanted. Making deals and signing on his behalf were not agent like qualities that Ted wanted to have as his representation. Ted’s claims should be upheld in court because Bob is liable for breach of contract and breach of his duties because he did not act in the interest of Ted, also known as scope of employment. Agents cannot use information obtained during the agency for personal gain after the termination of the agency relationship. Bob did exactly that, after he signed on Ted’s behalf he got a personal gain from knowing about his relationship, that was not yet exclusive, from the deal he made with his company, and the deal he signed for Gatorade, Bob used that against Ted and is now trying to sue him. Everything they did was for their gain. Bob’s claim to sue Ted for battery should not be upheld in court. Ted was not the one who put his hands on Bob. Just because Ted told Lee that someone outta punch him, that did not give Lee the permission to act upon that. Lee also was not following the best interest of Ted. Ted should not be liable for battery because those were not direct orders from Ted. Lee was in an emotional state and took his anger out on Bob, which should have nothing to do with Ted. Lee’s actions should not be accounted for on Ted’s behalf. Even though Lee quotes “That’s from Ted Tebrow”, the court will not have enough evidence to really know if that was an order from Ted. As Lee’s agent, knowing that it is against the law to put your hands on someone should be enough for this claim to be dropped. Lee being Ted’s ‘right hand man’ should know what would help and destroy his client’s reputation. Jack files a claim

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