A Gratuitous Agent

question 67

Multiple Choice

A gratuitous agent:

• A) is a paid agent.
• B) is subject to the same duty of loyalty as other agents.
• C) has no duty of diligence.
• D) need not be reimbursed for her expenses.

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Definitions:

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Empathy-Altruism Model

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