13.07(1) [1996 Revision] Definition-Contract-Apparent Authority-Conduct of Principal

Instruction No 1 13.07(1) [1996 Revision] Definition--Contract--Apparent Authority-- Conduct of Principal Acts of (name of apparent agent) were within the "scope and course of agency" as that phrase is used in this [these] instruction[s] if: First, the conduct of (name of apparent principal) was such that an ordinarily careful person would believe that (name of apparent agent) had authority to perform such acts on behalf of (name of apparent principal), and Second, (name of relying person) reasonably relied on such conduct of (name of apparent principal) at the time of the transaction mentioned in the evidence.