California § 2343 - One who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2343 — One who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2343. One who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal
One who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal for his acts in the course of his agency, in any of the following cases, and in no others: 1. When, with his consent, credit is given to him personally in a transaction; 2. When he enters into a written contract in the name of his principal, without believing, in good faith, that he has authority to do so; or, 3. When his acts are wrongful in their nature.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2343
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2343 cover?
Section 2343 ("One who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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