Section 228: Principal not bound when excess of agent's authority is not separable.

The Indian Contract Act, 1872Central Act · Act 9 of 1872

Where an agent does more than he is authorized to do, and what he does beyond the scope of his authority cannot be separated from what is within it, the principal is not bound to recognize the transaction.

Illustration

A authorizes B to buy 500 sheep for him. B buys 500 sheep and 200 lambs for one sum of 6,000 rupees. A may repudiate the whole transaction.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section	228
Marginal note	Principal not bound when excess of agent's authority is not separable.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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