An agent who contracts with a third party without disclosing both the fact of his agency and the identity of the person for whom he acts is personally liable on the contract (2 N. Y. Jur., Agency, § 311; 3 C. J. S., Agency, § 216). It is not sufficient merely that the third party had means of knowing of the agency situation. Actual knowledge is required (Ell Dee Clothing Co. v. Marsh, 247 N.Y. 392; Stockholm v. All Transp...
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