Coby is plumber who engages Peter to buy materials on his behalf. Peter is given a limit of $1,500 on purchases that he makes on Coby’s behalf. U-Bend Pty Ltd is a wholesaler of PVC piping from whom Peter has purchased pipes before . The company was selling piping at a discount price. Peter purchase a quantity of this piping for $2,000 and arranged for delivery. Peter thought it was too good a deal to pass up, even though it was in excess of his limit of $1,500 . Coby is refusing to accept the delivery of the pipes from U- Bend Pty Ltd Under Agency Law, will Coby be bound by the purchase?

Coby is plumber who engages Peter to buy materials on his behalf. Peter is given a limit of $1,500 on purchases that he makes on Coby’s behalf. U-Bend Pty Ltd is a wholesaler of PVC piping from whom Peter has purchased pipes before . The company was selling piping at a discount price. Peter purchase a quantity of this piping for $2,000 and arranged for delivery. Peter thought it was too good a deal to pass up, even though it was in excess of his limit of $1,500 . Coby is refusing to accept the delivery of the pipes from U- Bend Pty Ltd Under Agency Law, will Coby be bound by the purchase?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter14: Property Transactions: Capital Gains And Losses, § 1231, And Recapture Provisions

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