Question

Duties and rights of agent​

Answer 1

There are various rights which are given to agent and they can also be sued on certain grounds. There are certain duties of agents such as execution of instructions, exercise of skill and care, act in good faith etc. Likewise principal also has certain duties such as payment of agent, indemnification of agent.

Answer 2

.Rights and Duties of Agents. Rights of Agents. Right of Retainer: Agent has the right to deduct the amount which is due to him by the principal, from the amount payable to the principal. Right of stoppage in transit: In the case where the agent is personally liable, he has the right to stop the goods in transit. The good may be moving towards customer or principal