Twelve individuals agreed to sponsor and promote a group of Little League baseball teams called the Golden Spike Little League. The league was a loosely formed voluntary association without any legal identity. The 12 individuals arranged with Smith & Edwards to furnish the needed uniforms and equipment, signed for them, picked them up, and distributed them to the teams. No one ever paid Smith & Edwards the $3,900 bill for the uniforms and equipment. Smith & Edwards sued the 12 individuals in their personal capacities for the amount due.
If they defend by saying that they acted as agents for a disclosed principal (the league), will the defense be successful? Why or why not?