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During marriage, Riley bought a small photography studio with inherited funds and titled the studio solely in Riley's name. Riley operated the studio, signed all vendor contracts, and told customers that Riley alone owned it. Riley's spouse, Casey, occasionally greeted customers and once picked up camera equipment when Riley was sick. Riley never authorized Casey to sell the studio.
Without Riley's knowledge, Casey signed a contract purporting to sell the studio to Buyer. Buyer knew Casey and Riley were married, saw Casey behind the studio counter, and assumed a spouse could sell a marital business. Buyer did not ask Riley whether Casey had authority. Riley refuses to transfer the studio and argues that marriage does not make Casey an owner or agent. Buyer sues for specific performance.
Discuss whether Buyer can enforce the contract against Riley or the studio. Address marital property rights, title, and agency principles.