Contracts Act · s 145

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s 145Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed; agent’s responsibility for sub-agent; sub-agent’s responsibility

(1)

Where a sub-agent is properly appointed, the principal is, so far as regards third persons, represented by the sub-agent, and is bound by and responsible for his acts as if he were an agent originally appointed by the principal.

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The agent is responsible to the principal for the acts of the sub-agent.

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The sub-agent is responsible for his acts to the agent, but not to the principal, except in case of fraud or wilful wrong.