The assignment is for UK law so please use relevant sources of UK law. I have attached the assignment brief as a pdf document but please see attached the Assignment question and important points to be considered. Please structure the essay as per the points bellow. I have attached all my course material as well. ASSIGNMENT QUESTION Ostensible or apparent authority which negatives the existence of actual authority is merely a form of estoppel, indeed, it has been termed agency by estoppel, and you cannot call in aid an estoppel unless you have three ingredients: (i) a representation, (ii) a reliance on the representation, and (iii) an alteration of your position resulting from such reliance. Rama Corp Ltd v Proved Tin and General Investments Ltd [1952] 2 QB 147 (QBD). Per Slade, J at pp. 149-150 Critically discuss this statement by referring to relevant case law in the area of agency law. POINTS TO CONSIDER ? Definition and key features of an agency relationship ? Reference to different types of agents authority ? Definition of apparent authority ? Analysis of the essential elements of apparent authority ? Reference to relevant case law in the area of agency law ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ? Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal principles ? Structure ? Analysis and application of law ? Use of sources and academic conventions ? Clarity of expression (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
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