209: Agent’s duty on termination of agency by principal’s death or insanity
The Contract Act · Federal Acts · Chapter X · in_force
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When an agency is terminated by the principal dying or becoming of unsound mind, the agent is bound to take, on behalf of the representatives of his late principal, all reasonable steps for the protection and preservation of the interests entrusted to him.
Related sections
208: When termination of agent’s authority takes effect as to agent, and as to third persons210: Termination of sub-agent’s authority207: Revocation and renunciation may be expressed or implied211: Agent’s duty in conducting principal’s business206: Notice of revocation or renunciation212: Skill and diligence required from agent
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