alleryStart learning →A person untruly claims to be an agent and no ratification follows. He must
Apay nothing at all
Bcompensate the third person
Cbecome the true agent
Drepay the employer
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. compensate the third person
Section 235 makes the pretended agent liable to compensate the other party for loss caused by dealing with him.
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