Platt Inherited $50,000

question 4

Essay

Platt inherited $50,000. She hired an agent and gave the agent specific instructions to invest the money in land. Instead, the agent invested the money in stock, thinking that Platt would get a better return on her money. Is the agent entitled to compensation?

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