Maria engaged Jeff to act as her agent in the purchase of a house. Maria introduced Jeff to a real estate agent and told the agent the "Jeff will be taking care of a house purchase for me".

Later, Maria told Jeff that he is to buy her a white bungalow and may spend no more than $300,000.

Jeff later contracted (with the assistance of the real estate agent), in Maria's name, for the purchase of a red brick two-storey home costing $550,000.

What is the likely outcome of this scenario?

Group of answer choices

Maria will be liable for the contract.

The contract will be void due to Jeff's lack of authority to enter it.

Jeff will be liable for the contract.

Maria will be liable for the contract, but likely has a later claim to make against Jeff.