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    Question

    Where one person employs another to do an act, and the

    agent does the act in good faith, the employer is liable __________________
    A To indemnify the agent against the consequences of that act, though it causes an injury to the rights of third persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Not to indemnify the agent against the consequences of that act, as it caused an injury to the rights of third persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To indemnify the agent against the consequences of that act, if the parties have already agreed for that even though it causes an injury to the rights of third persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To indemnify the agent against the consequences of that act, if the parties have already agreed for that even though it does causes, an injury to the rights of third persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To indemnify the agent against the consequences of that act, as the Court may direct even though it causes an injury to the rights of third persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Contract Act  Section 223. Agent to be indemnified against consequences of acts done in good faith: Where one person employs another to do an act, and the agent does the act in good faith, the employer is liable to indemnify the agent against the consequences of that act, though it causes an injury to the rights of third persons.

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