alleryStart learning →B, told to buy 500 sheep, also buys 200 lambs for one price. A may
Aaccept the lambs only
Brepudiate the whole deal
Cpay for sheep only
Dsue the seller now
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. repudiate the whole deal
The excess cannot be separated from the authorised purchase, so the principal need not recognise the transaction.
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