Indian Contract Act Section 233 — Right of person dealing with agent personally liable

CHAPTER X AGENCY — Effect of agency on contracts with third persons

Commercial / Corporate

Summary

In cases where an agent is personally liable, the person dealing with that agent has the option to hold the agent, the principal, or both of them, liable for the matter. This means the choice of who to pursue for liability lies with the person dealing with the agent, and they are not limited to only one party.

Official Text

In cases where the agent is personally liable, a person dealing with him may hold either him or his principal, or both of them, liable. Illustration