Question

A principal whose identity is unknown by a third party, but the third party knows that the agent is or may be acting for a principal at the time the agent and the third party form a contract is called:___________.1. Partially disclosed principal2. Disclosed principal3. Durable power of attorney4. General power of attorney

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Partially disclosed principal

Explanation:

A partially disclosed principal refers to a person whose identity is not known but the other negotiating party knows that he/she exists. This person may be the seller or buy of a property and the reasons for keeping their identities unknown are several and they range from being public figures to simply people who want to act mysteriously.

On the other hand, when the name of the principal is given to the other party, he/she is said to be a disclosed principal.