Question: Declan is a purchasing executive for Palomar Trading Pty Ltd (PTPL). Erin, a PTPL corporate officer, gives Declan written authority to buy for the firm

Declan is a purchasing executive for Palomar Trading Pty Ltd (PTPL). Erin, a PTPL corporate officer, gives Declan written authority to buy for the firm 20 sets of chairs and tables for new staff. The next day, Erin calls Declan and tells him to buy only 10 tables and nothing else. Declan shows the written authority to Technora, Inc., and enters into a contract with Technora to buy the 20 sets. Technora ships the order to PTPL. Declan sells the extra furnishings through his account on EZSell.com. PTPL has refused to pay for the additional furnishings. Advise PTPL of their rights and obligations under Agency Law, both with respect to Technora and Declan.

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