tinct subject from the present, and one which it was far from the Author's intention to treat of at large, is yet so intimately connected with that of Principal and Agent, of which it is the foundation, hat perhaps a greater portion of it may be found in the following pages, than seems to belong strictly to a Work of this nature. It is hoped, however, that wherever this branch of the law is referred to, the reference will be found conducive to the solution of questions arising out of the proper subject of the Work. Essex Court, Temple, Jan. 4, 1811. ΤΟ THE RIGHT HONORABLE EDWARD LORD ELLENBOROUGH, LORD CHIEF JUSTICE OF ENGLAND, &c. &c. THIS WORK IS INSCRIBED AS AN IMPERFECT TESTIMONY OF RESPECT FOR HIS GREAT PUBLIC VIRTUES AND OF SINCERE GRATITUDE FUR HIS UNMERITED KINDNESS TO THE AUTHOR. CONTENTS. 1. Relation of Principal and Agent. 2, 3. Duty and Responsibility of Agents generally. 4, 5. Duty and Responsibility of particular Descriptions of Agents. 6, 7. Duty and Responsibility in Contracts of Sale and Purchase. 8. Liability to Principal for Payment, and herein of del credere Com- REMEDIES OF PRINCIPALS TO ENFORCE THOSE DUTIES. 1. By Action on Contract, the different kinds of. 2. By Action of Tort. 3. By proceeding for the specific Property or Value thereof. 4. Remedy in case of Bankruptcy or death of Agent. THE RIGHTS OF AGENTS WITH REFERENCE TO THEIR PRINCIPALS. OF THE AUTHORITY OF AGENTS. 1. Express Authority by Writing, Deed, &c. Parol. 3. Of the Execution of the Authority, as to Person, Manner, Form. 4. Determination of Authority by Revocation, Death, &c. 5. Extent and Construction of Authority, and herein of General and Spe- 6. Of the general Power of Agents to dispose of or bind Goods, and herein 7. When joint Employment of one Agent makes the Employers jointly EFFECTS OF AGENT'S ACTS AS AFFECTING PRINCIPAL. 1. Effect of the Representations of Agents, as binding on the Principal, and 2. Effect of Notice to Agents, as affecting the Principal with Knowledge. 3. Effect of Admissions and Declarations of Agents, as Proof of particular 4. Effect of Payment to, and Receipts by, Agents generally. 5. Effect of Payment to Factor. 6. Effect of Discharge, Release, or Composition by Agent. 7. Effect of Delivery to an Agent to charge the Principal. LIABILITY FOR MISCONDUCT OF AGENT. RIGHTS ACQUIRED BY PRINCIPALS FROM THE ACTS OF THEIR AGENTS. 1. Of Principal's Right to enforce Payment on Contracts, and herein |