Montana § 28-10-405 - Implied Powers Of Agent

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 28-10-405 — Implied Powers Of Agent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-10-405. Implied Powers Of Agent

Implied powers of agent. An agent has authority to: (1) do everything necessary and proper and usual, in the ordinary course of business, for effecting the purpose of the agency; and (2) make a representation respecting any matter of fact, except the terms of the agent's authority, upon which the right to use the agent's authority depends and the truth of which cannot be determined by the use of reasonable diligence on the part of the person to whom the representation is made.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 28-10-405 cover?

Section 28-10-405 ("Implied Powers Of Agent") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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