Bill was appointed by Melinda to buy a painting at not more than $1 million. Bill eventually bought the painting for $1.2 million. Melinda wished to ratify Bill's act. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? Melinda could ratify if she did so soon after Bill's unauthorised act. Melinda could not ratify because Bill disobeyed her instructions. Bill had actual authority since he was appointed by Melinda to buy the painting. Melinda could still sue Bill for the price difference after ratifying his unauthorised act.

Bill was appointed by Melinda to buy a painting at not more than $1 million. Bill eventually bought the painting for $1.2 million. Melinda wished to ratify Bill's act. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? Melinda could ratify if she did so soon after Bill's unauthorised act. Melinda could not ratify because Bill disobeyed her instructions. Bill had actual authority since he was appointed by Melinda to buy the painting. Melinda could still sue Bill for the price difference after ratifying his unauthorised act.