Under Section 191, a 'sub-agent' is a person:
AWho replaces the agent entirely
BWho has privity of contract with the principal
CAppointed by and acting under the control of the original agent
DAppointed directly by the principal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Appointed by and acting under the control of the original agent
Section 191 defines a sub-agent as one employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent in the business of the agency.
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