Anne, who was unemployed, registered with the Speedy Employment Agency. A contract was then made under which Anne, in consideration of such position as the Agency would obtain for her, agreed to pay the Agency one-half of her first month’s salary. The contract also contained an assignment by Anne to the Agency of onehalf of her first month’s salary. Two weeks later, the Agency obtained a permanent position for Anne with the Bostwick Co. at a monthly salary of $1,900. The agency also notified Bostwick of the assignment by Anne. At the end of the first month, Bostwick paid Anne her salary in full. Anne then quit and disappeared. The Agency now sues Bostwick Co. for $950 under the assignment. Who will prevail? Explain.
Creation Of An Agency
The term contract can be defined as an agreement which is legally binding exists between two parties. This document provides the powers & duties to be performed by both the parties to the contract. An agreement can become a contract only when it satisfies the legal requirements. Hence the parties in this contract can enter into the contract either by themselves or through a third party. The concept of agency arises if the person enters into the contract through a third party. The third party here is called as the agent & the person on whose behalf he acts is known as the principal.
Administrative Agencies
An administrative agency is a government body which is given the authority to supervise and implement certain legislative acts. Apart from the term agency, they are also referred by the names corporations, commissions; departments etc. a group of experts in their respective fields together form the administrative agency. Majority of the administrative agencies that has an impact on day to day activities are independent agencies.
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