Agency and Contracts

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According to the text, which of the following is true about the creation of an agency?

  • Agency can be created by express appointment or implied appointment (correct)
  • Agency can be created by any form of communication
  • Agency can only be created by express appointment
  • Agency can only be created by implied appointment

In the context of agency, who can appoint an agent according to the text?

  • A person of sound mind and a major (correct)
  • Anyone, regardless of their mental capacity
  • Only a legal guardian of a minor
  • Only a person of unsound mind

Which statement about agents who are minors or of unsound mind is supported by the text?

  • They can act as agents and will be fully responsible for their acts to the principal
  • They cannot act as agents under any circumstances
  • They can act as agents but won't be responsible or liable for their acts to the principal (correct)
  • They can act as agents but will require special permission from the court

What did the case of P. Krishna Bhatta V. Mundila Ganapathi Bhatta establish about agents?

<p>It distinguished representative character and derivative authority as features of an agent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of consideration in creating an agency according to the text?

<p>Consideration is not necessary to create an agency, but can be in the form of commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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