Civil Code section 2342

One who assumes to act as an agent thereby warrants, to all who deal with him in that capacity, that he has the authority which he assumes.

Source: Section 2342, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2342. (accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2342

Original Source: Section 2342, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2342. (last accessed May 12, 2025).