Principle

LAW OF AGENCY — Agent — Personal Liability — Agent Acting for Principal

Area of law
LAW OF AGENCY
Court
Supreme Court

An agent may be personally liable on contracts made for a principal. The agent must show that personal liability was negatived expressly or impliedly. The principle applies to both contract and tort. The agent cannot hide behind the principal. The rule protects third parties who…

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