The Law of Agency — Legal Reference and Principles — Year 1900

In 1900, R. Gresley Woodyatt examined a central question of commercial law—how one person can act on behalf of another. In The Law of Agency, he outlines how authority, trust, and responsibility are defined within the common law tradition.

More than a technical work, it reveals how everyday transactions rely on agents who bind principals and create legal obligations with third parties. The text shows how law turns representation into enforceable relationships that support commerce.

Woodyatt explores key doctrines such as authority, liability, and the duties between principal and agent, demonstrating how the law balances delegated power with accountability.

From simple acts to complex dealings, the work offers both a practical guide and a clear view of how courts have shaped agency over time.

This is not merely a legal manual—it is a concise foundation for understanding representation and responsibility in law.

This is more than a book—it is an entry point into the legal structure of agency, where authority and obligation are brought into balance.

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📌 This is a scan of an original 1900 edition and may contain minor imperfections.

📖 Pages: 219