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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 2Art. 2§ 2369 Factor'S Property Authority

§ 2369 Factor'S Property Authority

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§ 2369 Factor'S Property Authority

This law says that someone who appears to have authority can act like they own property when dealing with people who don't know the real owner.

Key Takeaways

  • •Someone can seem to have authority even if they don't actually own the property.
  • •This authority works when the other person doesn't know the true ownership.
  • •The apparent authority can create legal obligations for the real owner.

Example

A store employee lets a customer buy items and the customer believes the employee owns the store.

Because the customer didn't know the employee wasn't the true owner, the employee's actions can legally bind the store to the sale.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2369 Factor'S Property Authority

A factor has ostensible authority to deal with the property of his principal as his own, in transactions with persons not having notice of the actual ownership. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

factorostensible authorityprincipalactual ownership

Related Statutes

  • § 1026 Accessory Ownership Rights
  • § 1027 Principal Part Determination
  • § 1104 Property Transfer Easement Rights
  • § 1105 Presumed Fee Simple Grants
  • § 1106 After-Acquired Property Transfer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 2369.
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