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Table of Contents

The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter XA — gency

Section 185

Consideration not necessary

No consideration is necessary to create an agency.

Related Sections

Who may be an agent

Agent's authority may be expressed or implied

'Agent' and 'principal' defined

Who may employ agent

Definitions of express and implied authority

Extent of agent's authority

Judgments linked to Section 185

Printed from Law on Tips • The Indian Contract Act, 1872

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Table of Contents

The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter XA — gency

Section 185

Consideration not necessary

No consideration is necessary to create an agency.

Related Sections

Who may be an agent

Agent's authority may be expressed or implied

'Agent' and 'principal' defined

Who may employ agent

Definitions of express and implied authority

Extent of agent's authority

Judgments linked to Section 185

Printed from Law on Tips • The Indian Contract Act, 1872

PreviousSection 184

NextSection 186