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Dennegar Liability

Published on Oct 01, 2021

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Dennegar Liability

The Law of Agency
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Brief History of the Case

New Century Financial Services Inc v Dennegar
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Dennegar allowed Knutson to handle financial affairs

  • Apparent authority
  • Consent
  • Both signed checks
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Knutson passed away

After opening a credit card in Dennegar's name and charging $14,000
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The financial company sued Dennegar

Dennegar claimed he had no knowledge of the card
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Agency Law

Mitnick(2021) 
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Agency Law

Self (2020)
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Apparent Authority

Barnes and Oldham (2019)
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COURT DECISION

Factors
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Awareness

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Responsibility

Dennegar gave Knutson the authority
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Mick v Corp of Royal Exchange

Addressed agent deception
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Was there a contract?

What the court didn't address
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Truth in lending act

Dennegar's defense
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CONCLUSION

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