alleryStart learning →An agent for sale makes an unauthorised misrepresentation and C buys. The contract is
Avoid from the very start
Bvoidable at C's option
Cvalid and unchallengeable
Denforceable against C only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. voidable at C's option
The illustration under Section 238 treats such misrepresentation as voidable at the buyer's option.
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