Williams Scotsman, Inc. v. Ebeneezer Crawford & Greyhound Lines, Inc.

By Judge Humes J. Franklin, Jr.

The issue presented in this case is whether a principal is liable under the theory of apparent authority for contracts formed by its limited agent, where the principal made no manifestation to the third party as to the existence of an agency relationship.

Facts

Williams Scotsman, Inc., (hereinafter Scotsman) brought this action to recover a mobile office or the unpaid balance of the purchase price from Mr. Crawford and Greyhound, Inc. (hereinafter Greyhound) under the theory of apparent authority. Upon completion of the plaintiffs evidence, Greyhound made a Motion…