aq$.$types.agency. ${004}_{2017}$

$126.$ Thorp was a purchasing agent for Ogden, a sole proprietor, and had express authority to place purchase orders with Ogden's suppliers. Thorp placed an order with Datz, Inc. on Ogden's behalf after Ogden was declared incompetent in a judicial proceeding. Thorp was aware of Ogden's incapacity. Which of the following statements is correct concerning Ogden's liability to Datz?

A$.$ Ogden will not be liable because Thorp's agency ended when Ogden was declared incompetent.

B$.$ Ogden will be liable because Datz was not informed of Ogden's incapacity.

C$.$ Ogden will be liable because Thorp acted with express authority.

D$.$ Ogden will not be liable because Ogden was a nondisclosed principal.