If a Principal's Instructions Are Vague or Ambiguous the Agent

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a principal's instructions are vague or ambiguous the agent:

• A)Will not be in breach of the duty to follow instructions if they have interpreted the instructions honestly.
• B)Has a duty to seek to clarify them before acting, or they will breach their duty to follow instructions.
• C)Is not obliged to follow the instructions.
• D)Has a lower standard of care to the principal in respect of the task that is related to the instructions.

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