What do you advise Burt about the validity of his agency agreement with Amy and her ability to bind him in contract and why?

May 27, Burt sent written notice to Tours and Hotel that he was canceling his trip and reservations due to a personal matter and expected a full refund for his deposit. He included a stamped, self-addressed envelope for sending the refund to him. Tours and Hotel responded quickly, in writing, that under the terms of the contract, the deposit was non-refundable.

Burt hires you as his attorney to resolve this matter. He believes he has valid legal claims because he believes (1) the agency with Amy was invalid, (2)Tours had no authority to make reservations/contracts on his behalf, (3) his contract with Hotel is unenforceable.

Label your responses to the following as IA, IB, IC.

IA. What do you advise Burt about the validity of his agency agreement with Amy and her ability to bind him in contract and why? Explain your rationale in detail.

IB. What do you advise Burt about Tours’ authority to make reservations/contracts on his behalf and their authority to bind him in contract and why? Explain your rationale in detail.

IC. What do you advise Burt about his contract with Hotel and whether he can recover his deposit and why?