Ingmar asks Jess to contract with Kay's Lawn Service to maintain Ingmar's lawn. Jess orally agrees to do so. This is an agency by

A) agreement.
B) estoppel.
C) operation of law.
D) ratification.

Agency by Agreement

A relationship formed through an express or implied contract where one party (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal).

Orally Agrees

To give consent or reach an agreement on something using spoken words rather than written.

Maintain

To keep something in good condition through regular care and repair or to continue something at the same level or rate.