Section 2343.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2343.
in effectOne who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal for his acts in the course of his agency, in any of the following cases, and in no others:
1.
When, with his consent, credit is given to him personally in a transaction;
2.
When he enters into a written contract in the name of his principal, without believing, in good faith, that he has authority to do so; or,
3.
When his acts are wrongful in their nature.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026