JAMB Commerce 1999 Question 38

Question 38

Law of Agency

Q, acting as the agent of P, lawfully and reasonably incurs the amount of ₦350 as expenses. If Q comes to P for payment, this is an instance of P's duty to

  1. A.remunerate Q
  2. B.repay Q
  3. C.indemnify Q
  4. D.settle Q.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (indemnify Q)

Explanation

A principal must indemnify the agent for expenses properly incurred in carrying out the agency.