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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 2§ 2315 Agent Authority Scope

§ 2315 Agent Authority Scope

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§ 2315 Agent Authority Scope

This law says that an agent can only do what their boss (the principal) actually allows them to do or what it looks like they are allowed to do.

Key Takeaways

  • •An agent can only do what their boss says they can do.
  • •If it looks like the agent has permission to do something, they can do it even if the boss didn't explicitly say so.
  • •The agent can't do anything outside of what their boss allows.

Example

If you hire someone to sell your car, they can only sell it for the price you agreed on.

If they try to sell it for less without your permission, they are breaking the rules because you didn't give them the authority to do that.

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

Official Source
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§ 2315 Agent Authority Scope

An agent has such authority as the principal, actually or ostensibly, confers upon him. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

agentprincipalauthorityactually or ostensibly

Related Statutes

  • § 2318 Agent Authority Limits
  • § 2304 Agent Authority Limits
  • § 2306 Agent Fraud Prohibition
  • § 2308 Principal Authority Binding
  • § 2316 Agent'S Actual Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 2315.
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