alleryStart learning →A sells cotton to B and later learns B was agent for C. A may sue
Aonly B for the price
Bonly C for the price
CB or C, or both of them
Dneither, as the sale is void
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. B or C, or both of them
The illustration to Section 233 allows suing agent B, principal C, or both, for the price.
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