Mala in se crimes are those crimes that are not morally wrong but are declared
wrongful by the legislature.
Arthur is authorized under a written power of attorney to collect accounts for Peter.
Peter dies, and there is no notice given to Tessa, who pays Arthur, as she has done in the
past. If Arthur absconds with the money, Tessa will not have to pay again in a state
which has adopted the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act.
In all cases death of a principal terminates all authority of an agent, including apparent
authority, even though no notice is given to third parties.
Some group boycotts are illegal per se while others are subject to the rule of reason.