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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 1§ 2298 Agency Types Defined

§ 2298 Agency Types Defined

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§ 2298 Agency Types Defined

This law says that a government agency can be real (actual) or seem like one without official power (ostensible).

Key Takeaways

  • •An agency can be actual or just appear to be one.
  • •Both real and pretend agencies have legal responsibilities.
  • •You can be held accountable even if the agency isn’t officially recognized.

Example

A city employee who isn’t officially part of a department still helps you with a problem and makes promises.

Even though the employee isn’t officially part of the department, the law treats them as an agency, so their actions can bind the city.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2298 Agency Types Defined

An agency is either actual or ostensible. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

actualostensibleagency

Related Statutes

  • § 2299 Actual Agency Definition
  • § 2300 Ostensible Agency Creation
  • § 2295 Agent Principal Representation
  • § 1039 Property Title Transfer
  • § 1040 Voluntary Transfer Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 2298.
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