M Civ JI 38.01 Agency Relationship: Definitions of Agent and Principal

An “agent” is a person who is authorized by another to act on [ his / her / its ] behalf. The [ person / entity ] who has given the authority and has the right to control the agent is called the “principal.”

*(The agent’s authority may be expressed or implied.)

Note on Use

*The sentence in parentheses should be used only if applicable.

Comment

Burton v Burton, 332 Mich 326; 51 NW2d 297 (1952).

History

M Civ JI 38.01 was added May 1999.