Shortal v Buchanan - [1920] NZLR 103

Principal and Agent — Authority and Powers — Authority to Sell or to find Purchaser — Specific or General Authority — "Holding out" — Offer telegraphed to Vendor by his Agent — Error in Transmission of Price — Acceptance by Vendor under Mistake — Withdrawal of Offer — Sale by Agent to different Purchaser — Whether in Excess of Authority — Vendor and Purchaser — Possession under abortive Contract — Mesne Profits — Date from which Recoverable.