Ames and agent for Baker antiques had the authority to purchase early 20th century American furniture costing a maximum of $1500 per piece aim bought a 19th century French desk for $3000 from Carter Baker was upset when she saw the desk nevertheless she paid the invoice and put the desk in her shop to sell. She reminded Ames that his purchasing authority was limited to $1500 and told him to stay within his limits Banks, Adam nation aims purchased a familiar French desk for $3000 from Carter furious Baker return the desk to Carter and told Carter the Ames had exceeded his authority and per the desk and demanded that Carter refund the 3000 the aims paid for the desk what Baker is bound to the contract, but he has recourse against Ames Baker is bound to the contract and has no recourse against Ames unless the purchase was unfair. Baker is not bound because of the ratification. Carter must refund the money because Ames had no actual authority. Carter must refund the money because Ames had no apparent authority