142. Agent’s authority in emergency

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.

Contracts 72

Illustrations

An agent for sale may have goods repaired if it be necessary.

A consigns provisions to B at Kuala Belait, with directions to send them immediately to C at Kuching. B may sell the provisions at Kuala Belait if they will not bear the journey to Kuching without spoiling.