alleryStart learning →An agent authorised to do an act may also do
Aany act that benefits himself
Bonly the exact words instructed
Cevery lawful thing necessary for that act
Dnothing without written repetition
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. every lawful thing necessary for that act
Section 188 extends an agent's authority to every lawful thing necessary to do the authorised act.
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