alleryStart learning →For his neglect, an agent must compensate the principal for
Aonly the direct consequences
Bevery remote loss that follows
Conly moral or social damage
Dnothing if he lacked experience
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. only the direct consequences
Section 212 limits compensation to direct consequences and excludes loss indirectly or remotely caused.
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