alleryStart learning →Personal liability of an agent is presumed where he
Anames his principal
Bdoes not name principal
Cis paid a commission
Dis a company officer
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. does not name principal
Section 230 lists non-disclosure of the principal's name among the cases presuming personal liability.
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