alleryStart learning →The person for whom an agent acts or whom he represents is called the
Asub-agent of the firm
Bbailee of the goods
Csurety to the contract
Dprincipal in the agency
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. principal in the agency
The person on whose behalf the agent acts is named the principal in the opening definition of agency.
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