alleryStart learning →A person who contracted as agent but really acted on his own account
Amay require performance
Bcannot require performance
Cmay claim double damages
Dbecomes a surety then
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. cannot require performance
Section 236 bars a false agent from requiring performance of the contract.
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