Carstens Packing Co. v. Gross

The existence of the agency is not disputed. Plaintiff admits that Schaeffer, who sold its merchandise to defendant and collected therefor, was its agent. The question is, what was the extent of the agent’s authority?

Proof of the authority of the agent may be made by the course of dealing between the parties. It is not necessary for the latter to prove that the principal conferred, either in writing or orally, specific authority, if the conduct ■ of the agent is within the scope of his authority as disclosed by the conduct of the parties. One dealing with a corporation must deal with its…