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CONTENTS
Definition of agency
Essentials of contract of agency
Classification of agents
Rights and duties of agents and principal
Creation of agency
Termination of agency
Definition of Agency
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2.A agent may retain out of any sums received on account of the principal in the business
of agency, or all money due to himself respect of advance made or expenses properly
incurred by him in conducting such business and also such remuneration as may be
payable to him for acting as agent (Sec.217).
3.the absence of any contract to the contrary, the agent is entitled to particular lien i.e.,
right to retain goods, papers (documents) and other property, whether movable or
immovable, of the principal received by him, until the amount due to himself for
commission, disbursements and services in respect of the same has been paid or
accounted for him (Sec.221).
5.The employer of an agent is bound to idemnity him against the consequences of all
lawful acts done by such agent in exercise of authority conferred upon him. (Sec.222).
6.The principal must pay compensation to his agent in respect of injury caused to such
agent by the principals neglect or want of skill (Sec.225).
Duties of an Agent:
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Misrepresentation and fraud by
Agents: Misrepresentation made or frauds committed,
by agents acting in the course of their business for their
principals have the same effect on agreements made by
such agents as if such misrepresentations or frauds had
been made or committed by the principals. But
misrepresentation made, or frauds committed, by
agents, in matters which do not fall within the scope of
authority, do not affect their principal (Sec.238).