Kim Hires Kyle to Sell Bike Locks for Her

question 48

Multiple Choice

Kim hires Kyle to sell bike locks for her.She orders Kyle to tell potential customers that the bike locks are the world's strongest,even though this is not true.Does Kyle have a duty to obey Kim's instructions?

• A)Yes,as long as he continues to act as her agent.
• B)Yes,but he must make a disclaimer to potential customers that he is speaking for Kim.
• C)No,because he is not a gratuitous agent and only gratuitous agents are obligated to follow a principal's instructions.
• D)No,because a sales agent need not follow directions to misrepresent the quality of a principal's goods.

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