ICA 225 — Compensation to agent for injury caused by principal’s neglect

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Statutory text

The principal must make compensation to his agent in respect of injury caused to such agent by the principal’s neglect or want of skill.

Illustration A employs B as a bricklayer in building a house, and puts up the scaffolding himself. The scaffolding is unskilfully put up, and B is in consequence hurt. A must make compensation to B. Effect of agency on contracts with third persons

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