alleryStart learning →A solicitor allowed to employ an auctioneer names C. C is
Athe solicitor's sub-agent
Bthe solicitor's partner
Ca stranger to both
Dthe principal's agent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. the principal's agent
Where the agent is authorised to name another to act for the principal, that person is a direct agent of the principal and not a sub-agent.
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