alleryStart learning →Absent directions, an agent must conduct business according to
Athe prevailing local custom
Bhis own convenience
Cthe nearest court's rules
Dthe biggest rival's rates
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the prevailing local custom
Section 211 directs the agent to follow the principal's directions, or else the local custom of such business.
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