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Agency law

Principal’s liability to the agent

Indemnity  The agent is entitled to be repaid expenses properly
paid

 He is also entitled to be indemnified by his principal
against losses and liabilities, provided his acts are
done properly within the limits of his authority.

Remuneration  The agent is also entitled to be paid any agreed
remuneration for his services by his principal.

 The entitlement to remuneration may have been
expressly agreed or may be inferred from the
circumstances

 If it is agreed that the agent is to be remunerated but
the amount has not been fixed, the agent is entitled
to a reasonable amount.

Lien  The agent has the right to exercise a lien over
property owned by the principal, i.e. a right to retain
and hold goods pending payment of sums owed to
him.

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