Koricic v. Beverly Enterprises-Nebraska, Inc.

Consider how the court in the following case analyzes the scope issue presented. Here, a son frequently acts and signs on behalf of his mother who is in poor health. During one hospital visit, he signs a document without consulting his mother. Is the mother bound to her son's signature even though authority wasn't granted beforehand?

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