alleryStart learning →A mercantile agent's pledge binds the owner if the pawnee:
AActs in good faith
BPays higher interest
CInforms the owner
DIs a licensed banker
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Acts in good faith
Section 178 validates the agent's pledge as if authorised, provided the pawnee acts in good faith and has no notice of want of authority.
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