Multiple choice

A gives authority to B to sell A's land, and to pay himself out of the proceeds, the debts due to him from A. In the absence of an express contract,

  1. A can revoke this authority

  2. authority can be terminated by the insanity of A

  3. authority can be terminated by the death of A

  4. A cannot revoke this authority nor can it be terminated by his death or insanity

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: A cannot revoke this authority. Option (2) is incorrect: Authority cannot be terminated even if A becomes insane. Option (3) is incorrect: Authority cannot be terminated even if A dies. Option (4) is correct: If the contract is not expressed, then A cannot revoke this authority nor can it be terminated by his death or insanity.

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