Also known as: expresses dissatisfaction · expressed dissatisfaction · expressing dissatisfaction · dissent · protest
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A manifestation by the principal or the agent to the other of dissent to the continuance of the agency authority. The manifestation terminates the authority unless the parties have otherwise agreed.
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Principal Evelyn Ellison sent an email to agent Ewan Eckhart stating that she no longer wanted him to pursue any further sales on her behalf. Ewan received the email and immediately ceased all efforts. The authority ended because Evelyn manifested dissent to its continuance.
Agent Ezra Eastman wrote to principal Edith Eberhardt that he would no longer represent her in contract negotiations. Edith received the letter before any further deals were pursued. The authority terminated upon the manifestation of dissent.
In a partnership facing dissolution issues, one partner sent written notice to the others objecting to any further commitments after the vote to end the business. The notice manifested dissent and limited authority for new acts.
A corporate director delivered written notice of dissent to the presiding officer before the meeting adjourned. The notice prevented the director from later being bound by the action taken.
A dissenting trustee notified cotrustees of opposition to a proposed action at the time it was directed. The notice shielded the trustee from liability for the majority decision.
A property owner appeared at hearings and formally objected to a proposed zoning extension affecting the development. The objection constituted a clear manifestation of dissent to the regulatory action.
Either the principal or the agent may manifest dissent in any manner to the other party. The manifestation ends the authority unless the parties have agreed otherwise.
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Notice of dissent terminates authority unless the parties have otherwise agreed. The rule applies to authority created in any manner.
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