Alice was Peter's traveling salesperson and was authorized tocollect accounts. Before the agreed termination of the agency, Peter wrongfully discharged Alice. Peter did not notify anyone of Alice's termination. Alice then called on Tom, an old customer, and collected an account from Tom. She also called onLaura, a new prospect, as Peter's agent, secured a large order, collected the price of the order, sent the order to Peter, and disappeared with the collections. Peter delivered the goods toLaura per the order.

a. Explain what will be the result if Peter sues Tom for hisaccount.

b. Explain what will be the result if Peter sues Laura for theagreed price of the goods.