alleryStart learning →An agent acts in good faith and a third party is hurt. The employer
Ais free of liability
Bmust indemnify the agent
Cmust pay a court penalty
Dbecomes the agent's agent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. must indemnify the agent
Section 223 indemnifies the agent for good-faith acts even when they injure the rights of third persons.
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