189: Agent’s authority in an emergency — Contract Act, 1872

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An agent has authority, in an emergency, to do all such acts for the purpose of protecting his principal from loss as would be done by a person of ordinary prudence, in his own case, under similar circumstances. Illustrations (a) An agent for sale may have goods repaired if it be necessary. (b) A consigns provisions to B at [Lahore], with directions to send them immediately to C at [Rawalpindi], B may sell the provisions at [Lahore], if they will not bear the journey to [Rawalpindi] without spoiling. Sub-Agents

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188: Extent of agent’s authority 190: When agent cannot delegate 187: Definitions of express and implied authority 191: “Sub-agent” defined 186: Agent’s authority may be expressed or implied 192: Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed

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