Section - 230 - Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section - 230 - Agent cannot personally enforce, nor be bound by, contracts on behalf of principal

Agent cannot personally enforce, nor be bound by, contracts on behalf of principal

230. In the absence of any contract to that effect, an agent cannot personally enforce contracts entered into by him on behalf of his principal, nor is he personally bound by them.

Presumption of contract to the contrary : Such a contract shall be presumed to exit in the following cases-

(1)	-	Where the contract is made by an agent for the sale or purchase of goods for a merchant resident abroad;
(2)	-	Where agent does not disclose the name of his principal; and
(3)	-	Where the principal, though disclosed, cannot be sued.

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