Question

Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, in which of the following cases, the presumption of agents personal liability does not arise?

Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, in which of the following cases, the presumption of agents personal liability does not arise?

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Option A: where an agent contracts for “a merchant resident abroad”
Option B: Where the agent does not disclose the name of his principal
Option C: Where the principal, though disclosed,cannot be sued
Option D: Where the agent contracts with aparty who knows that the principal is a minor

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Where the agent contracts with aparty who knows that the principal is a minor the presumption of agents personal liability does not arise

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