California Statutes
§ 2300. — 2300. (Enacted 1872.)
California § 2300.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title9.
Part 4.TITLE 9. AGENCY
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Agency in General
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Definition of Agency
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An agency is ostensible when the principal intentionally, or by want of ordinary care, causes a third person to believe another to be his agent who is not really employed by him.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.
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