Ratification of Unauthorized Agency in Land Sale Contract

A contract for the sale of land, signed by an agent who lacked the requisite written authorization from the owner, was subsequently ratified by the owner through actions demonstrating acceptance of the sale. The court held that while the agent's initial mandate lacked the formal written requirements for a contract transferring real property rights, the owner's subsequent, unequivocal confirmation and execution of the agreement effectively validated the prior unauthorized act, rendering the sale enforceable against the owner.