alleryStart learning →A presumption of the agent's personal liability also arises where the disclosed principal
Alives in another town
Bcannot be sued at all
Cis the agent's minor child
Dpays only by cheque
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. cannot be sued at all
Section 230 presumes the agent's personal liability where the disclosed principal cannot be sued.
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