agent's acts within scope bind principal
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From 34 U.S. 682 - The United States v. The Brig Burdett · 1835Most cited · 26 citing opinions
The confessions of an agent are not evidence to bind his principal; nor is his subsequent account of a transaction to his principal, evidence. But his acts, within the scope of his powers, are obligatory upon his principal, and those acts may be proved in the same manner as if done by the principal. The agent, acting within his authority, is substituted for the principal in every respect; and his statements, which form a part of the res gestae, may be proved.