alleryStart learning →Termination of an agent's authority has what effect on his sub-agents?
AThey turn into third-party agents
BThey stay agents of the principal
CTheir authority also terminates
DThey become free contractors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Their authority also terminates
Section 210 ends the sub-agents' authority along with that of the agent who appointed them.
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