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Contracts Act · s 178
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Contracts Act · s 178
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The principal must make compensation to his agent in respect of injury caused to such agent by the principal’s neglect or want of skill.
Illustration
A employs B as bricklayer in building a house and puts up the scaffolding himself. The scaffolding is unskillfully put up and B is, in consequence, hurt. A must make compensation to B.
Effect of agency on contract with third persons