alleryStart learning →As between the principal and third persons, who may become an agent?
AOnly an adult of sound mind
BOnly a legal practitioner
CAny person at all, even a minor
DOnly an Indian company
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Any person at all, even a minor
As regards third persons any person, even a minor, can act as agent, although such an agent is not answerable to the principal.
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