§ 2305 Agent Authority In Actions

Civil Code·California

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This law says that if something can be done by a person, it can also be done by that person's agent, unless the law says otherwise.

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•You can let someone else act for you (be your agent)
•If you don't want someone to act for you, you must say it clearly
•This rule covers all actions listed in the code

Example

A mother signs a permission slip for her child's school trip

The mother is acting as her child's agent, so she can do things like sign forms for the child unless the school says only the child can sign

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§ 2305 Agent Authority In Actions

Every act which, according to this Code, may be done by or to any person, may be done by or to the agent of such person for that purpose, unless a contrary intention clearly appears. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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act agent contrary intention

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 2305.

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