Opinion ID: 1970340
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Heading: Formation of Agency Relationship

Text: [3,4] In Nebraska, agency is a fiduciary relationship where two parties mutually agree that one may act on behalf of and subject to the control of the other. See Landmark Enterprises v. M.I. Harrisburg Assocs., 250 Neb. 882, 554 N.W.2d 119 (1996). See, also, 3 Am. Jur. 2d Agency § 1 (2002). Whether an agency relationship exists depends on the facts underlying the relationship of the parties irrespective of the words or terminology used by the parties to characterize or describe their relationship. See Landmark Enterprises v. M.I. Harrisburg Assocs., supra . We find that an agency relationship existed between Little and Thieman. The two agreed that Thieman would hold the letter in confidence and deliver it to the county clerk once Little indicated he had made a decision. Thieman acted as an intermediary for Little, helping Little avoid further conflict with the county clerk, Little's self-described political adversary. Similarly, Little controlled Thieman's performance because Thieman could not act without further instruction from Little.