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Section 192

Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed

Section

Section Number

192

Chapter

X - AGENCY

Act

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Year

Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed

Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed

Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed

192. Where a sub-agent is properly appointed, the principal is , so far as regards third persons, represented by the sub-agent, and is bound by and responsible for his acts as if he were an agent originally appointed by the principal.

Agent's responsibility for sub-agents : The agent is responsible to the principal for the acts of the sub-agent.

Sub-agent's responsibility : The sub-agent is responsible for his acts to the agent, but not to the principal, except in case of fraud or wilful wrong.

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