Under Sections 222-224, the principal must indemnify the agent for:
ANothing
BLawful acts done within authority and acts done in good faith, but NOT acts that are criminal
COnly acts that earn a profit
DAll acts including criminal ones
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lawful acts done within authority and acts done in good faith, but NOT acts that are criminal
The principal indemnifies the agent for lawful acts (Sec 222) and good-faith acts (Sec 223), but Section 224 denies indemnity for criminal acts even if promised.
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