Where several persons shall appoint an agent to do an act for their joint benefit, the instructions of one, not inconsistent with the general directions, shall protect the agent in his act.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2167; Code 1868, § 2163; Code 1873, § 2189; Code 1882, § 2189; Civil Code 1895, § 3013; Civil Code 1910, § 3585; Code 1933, § 4-207.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law on business associations, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 41 (2010).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Relations Between Principal and Agent
§ 10-6-20. Rights Under Agency for Illegal Purpose
§ 10-6-22. Diligence Required of Agent
§ 10-6-23. Agent May Follow Instructions From One of Several Principals
§ 10-6-24. Agent Not to Buy or Sell for Himself
§ 10-6-25. Agent Must Account for Profit From Principal’s Property
§ 10-6-26. Estoppel of Agent to Dispute Principal’s Title
§ 10-6-27. Right of Principal to Follow Money Deposited by Agent
§ 10-6-28. When Agent Depositing Principal’s Money Not Liable for Bank Failure
§ 10-6-29. Mingling Goods of Principal and Agent
§ 10-6-30. Agents and Fiduciaries to Keep Accounts; Effect of Neglect
§ 10-6-31. When Agent Entitled to Commission and Expenses
§ 10-6-32. Owner’s Right to Sell Property Placed With Broker; Broker’s Right to Commissions
§ 10-6-33. Revocation of Agency — When and How Done; Damages for Unreasonable Revocation
§ 10-6-39. Liability of Principal for Injuries by Other Agents