LAW OF AGENCY: NOT TO LET HIS INTEREST CONLIFCT WITH DUTY Flashcards by NABILAH ZAINI | Brainscape

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What must an agent do?

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An agent cannot allow his personal interest to conflict with his duty, must act in benefit of the principal.
An agent cannot act for both parties without consent of both parties.

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What example is under section 168?

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An agent, who is employed to buy shares, cannot sell his own shares to the principal without his knowledge and consent.
The principal can repudiate the contract even though the agent sold it at market price.

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What is the case for this?

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Wong Mun Wai v Wong Tham Fatt and Anor.

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What happened in Wong Mun Wai v Wong Tham Fatt and Anor?

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