alleryStart learning →An agent appoints a sub-agent without authority. Toward that person the agent stands as
Aa principal
Ba surety
Ca mere witness
Da bailee
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. a principal
Under Section 193 the agent becomes principal toward the unauthorised sub-agent and answers for his acts to the principal and third parties.
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