In order for a principal to validly ratify a contract made by an agent: a) The agent must have made it clear he was acting as an agent and indicated the identity of the principal. b) The principal must have been able to enter into the contract himself at the time it was ratified. c) The principal must have had the capacity when the agent made the contract. d) All of the above.

In order for a principal to validly ratify a contract made by an agent: a) The agent must have made it clear he was acting as an agent and indicated the identity of the principal. b) The principal must have been able to enter into the contract himself at the time it was ratified. c) The principal must have had the capacity when the agent made the contract. d) All of the above.

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