alleryStart learning →An agent's right to retain the principal's goods and papers until dues are paid is a
Apledge over the goods
Blien on the property
Cmortgage of the goods
Dlease of the papers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. lien on the property
Section 221 gives the agent a lien, the right to retain property until commission and disbursements are paid.
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