Claudia is the owner of a retail fish marketing business. Her managing agent borrowed $3,500 from Paul on Claudia's behalf, for use in Claudia's business. Claudia paid $200 on the alleged loan and on several other occasions told Paul that the full balance owed would eventually be paid. Claudia then disclaimed liability on the debt, asserting that she had not authorized her agent to enter into the loan agreement. Paul brought this action to collect on the loan. What is the decision? Please state the following: legal issue, legal rule, analysis or application of the rule to the facts, your conclusion.