Topic: Contract of agency (Business Law and regulation). Please kindly apply your legal reasons from the laws of the Philippines. Thank you tutor.
QI. I. Allen and Ben entered into a contract, whereby it was agreed that the latter shall administer and manage certain haciendas belonging to the former. In the contract it was stipulated that Ben shall have the power to contract the services of laborers to work in the fields, that he can dix their compensation, and that he can make improvements on the property. What contract was perfected in this case - a contract of employment or a contract 10 points of agency? Reason. Your answerIl. Jose executed a Special Power of Attorney in favor of Augusto, a minor, as his agent to sell his agricultural lot located in Tebean Sur, Tube, Benguet. Augusto pursuant to the said authority was then able to sell the same to Marie. Soon thereafter, the price of land in the said area sky rocketed after San Miguel Corporation has designed the extension of its TPLEX project to traverse and agreed to provide an exit in the area for those who will be going to Baguio City. For this, Jose promptly sought to disaffirm the sale and brought an action to recover the land which was sold to Marie on the ground that Augusto's act is void he being a minor and thus, cannot validly act as his agent. May Jose avoid the contract entered into by Augusto in favor of Maria on the 10 points ground of his agent's incapacity? Explain. Your answerQF Ill. Amy and Brent entered into a contract with Xylee whereby they agreed to sell a house and lot belonging to the latter for P3M for a commission of 5% plus overprice. They introduced Charlie, a prospective buyer, to Xylee, but she informed them that she is no longer interested to sell her property. Subsequently, however, Xylee sold the said property to Charlie for P3.6M. Amy and Brent then commenced an action against Kylee for the payment of their 5% commission plus the overprice. Will the action filed by Amy and Brent against Xylee prosper? Explain. 10 points Your answerQ4 IV. Albert authorized Ben to sell his land at P10,000 per square meter promising him a 5% commission. Ben found a buyer in the person of Charlie who is willing to buy the said parcel of land at P9,000 per square meter. Albert refused to sell it to Charlie at such price so he informed Ben that his authority will be withdrawn. Ben however, asked for an extension of one more month to find a buyer, which Albert granted. But, Ben failed to find a buyer, so Albert informed Ben once again that he is now cancelling his authority. Three months thereafter, Charlie contacted Albert and the two were able to forged a sale on the said parcel of land. Upon learning of the sale, Ben sued Albert for the delivery of his commission of 5% alleging that the sale was made through his efforts. Will the action prosper? Reason. 10 points Your
