Question

Which of the following are the rights available to agents?

• A. Right to remuneration
• B. Right to retainer
• C. Right to lien
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

An agent is any person who has been legally empowered to act on behalf of another person. Agents are employed to represent their client in negotiations or dealings with third parties.

As per the terms of agency contract, agent has rights to claim remuneration.

Agent has right to deduct the amount which is due to him by principal, from amount payable to principal.

Agent can exercise right of lien but contract act has not specified whether it is general lien or particular lien. Therefore the nature of agent’s lien depends upon mutual understanding.