Question

Patricia hires Albert to sell Patricia's expensive sports car. Albert agrees on a sale with Zeke, who wants to purchase the car for its powerful engine and well-kept condition. Albert does not disclose Patricia's identity to Zeke. Albert also does not disclose the fact that Albert is an agent for someone else. Zeke tenders the purchase price to Albert, but Patricia refuses to deliver the car as agreed. In this situation: a. Patricia is bound to perform. b. Patricia is not bound to perform because the agency relationship was not disclosed. c. Patricia is not bound to perform because Patricia's identity was not disclosed.

Answer 1

Patricia is not bound to perform because the agency relationship was not disclosed.  Due to the details not being disclosed about Patricia's identity, shes not bound to perform her full duties. When working on a business deal it is necessary to provide any and all details about who you are to the other person in the transaction.

Answer 2

The correct option is this: PATRICIA IS NOT BOUND TO PERFORM BECAUSE PATRICIA'S IDENTITY WAS NOT DISCLOSED.
During the course of selling the car to Zeke, Albert did not disclose that he is not the owner of the car neither did he mention Patricia name, which means that, Patricia is not a party to the contract. Therefore, because Patricia is not a party to the contract she is not bound to perform at all.<span />