Under Section 211, an agent is bound to conduct the principal's business:
AHowever the third party prefers
BOnly after taking a fee
CAccording to the principal's directions, or absent directions, the custom prevailing in such business
DAs he personally thinks best
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. According to the principal's directions, or absent directions, the custom prevailing in such business
Section 211 requires the agent to follow the principal's directions, and in their absence the prevailing custom; deviation causing loss must be indemnified.
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