Civil Code section 2317

Ostensible authority is such as a principal, intentionally or by want of ordinary care, causes or allows a third person to believe the agent to possess.

Source: Section 2317, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2317. (accessed Jun. 29, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2317

Original Source: Section 2317, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2317. (last accessed May 12, 2025).