alleryStart learning →A owes B Rs 500 and sells rice to B as C's undisclosed agent. C cannot compel B to take it
Ain any circumstance
Bwithout A's debt set-off
Cunless B pays twice
Dunless A consents
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. without A's debt set-off
Section 232 makes the undisclosed principal's claim subject to the rights existing between the agent and the other party, such as set-off.
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