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§ 2320. — 2320. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 2320.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title9.
Part 4.TITLE 9. AGENCY
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Agency in General
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Authority of Agents

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 2320. (2026).

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An agent has power to disobey instructions in dealing with the subject of the agency, in cases where it is clearly for the interest of his principal that he should do so, and there is not time to communicate with the principal.

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Enacted 1872.
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