agent's acts and declarations as evidence
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From 27 U.S. 358 - Sundry Goods Wares and Merchandises v. The United States · 1829Most cited · 176 citing opinions
Whatever an agent does, or says, in reference to the business in which he is at the time employed, and within the scope of his authority, is done or said by the principal; and may be proved, as well in a criminal as a civil case; in like manner as if the evidence applied personally to the principal.