Author Question: Theodore, as treasurer of Valleyview Corporation, had the duty to invest corporate earnings as he ... (Read 73 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Theodore, as treasurer of Valleyview Corporation, had the duty to invest corporate earnings as he deemed best for the company. When Valleyview Corporation went public, the new board decided that a committee of the officers would make such investment decisions. If Theodore thereafter unilaterally contracted to purchase investment securities with corporate earnings as he had done many times before, such contract would be valid:
A) since Theodore would have express authority.
B) since Theodore had implied authority.
C) under apparent authority if the seller knew of Theodore's past transactions.
D) because of ratification if the board did not know of his actions.

Question 2

Cora and Bruce have an executory contract for the sale of some goods. Cora files for bankruptcy and is then discharged by the bankruptcy court. Cora has no obligation to perform under the contract.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false