Question

A parents' group in a small town formed an unincorporated association to run a little league soccer team. Alex was elected president of the association and was authorized to order some equipment and custom uniforms for the team from City Sports, their local sporting goods store at a cost of $1,000. When the uniforms arrived, the store owner called Alex and asked him to come pick up and pay for the uniforms. Alex told the owner that the group had so many problems coordinating a schedule that the association no longer existed and they didn't need the uniforms. The owner could not sell the custom uniforms to anyone else so City Sports sued Alex for the contract price.Which of the following is true?

Answer 1

Answer:

The only person liable for the goods purchased is Alex because he was the person that made the purchases.

Explanation:

Alex is to be held liable because he was authorized to make the purchase. A single member of an unincorporated association is liable for the debts of the organization if they are given authorization to execute a specific act which is seen in this case here.