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In force2023 Revised Edition
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Part 10

145. Representation 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.

(2)

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

(3)

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