Reference no: EM131811374

Rati?cation by Principal.

Springer, who was running for Congress, instructed his campaign staff not to purchase any campaign materials without his explicit authorization. In spite of these instmctions, one of his campaign workers ordered Duhychek Printing Co. to print some promotional materials for Spnnger's campaign. llwihen the printed materials arrived, Springer did not return them but instead used them during his campaign. When Springer failed to payr for the materials. Duhychek sued for recovery of theprice. Springer contended that he was not liable on the sales contract because he had not authorized his agent to purchase the printing services. Dubychek argued that the campaign worker was Springer's agent and that the worker had authority to make the printing contract. Additionally, Dubychek claimed that even if the purchase was unauthorized. Springer's use of the materials constituted ratification of his agents unauthorized purchase. ls Dubychek correct? Explain.