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1The Contract Act, 1872

( ACT NO. IX OF 1872 )

[ 25th April, 1872 ]

Chapter X

AGENCY

Effect of agency on contract with third persons

Presumption of contract to contrary
Such a contract shall be presumed to exist 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 the agent does not disclose the name of his principal:
 
 
 
 
(3) where the principal, though disclosed, cannot be sued.
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    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words "Bangladesh", "Taka" and "Penal Code" were substituted, for the words "Pakistan" or "East Pakistan", "Rupees" or "Rs." and "Pakistan Penal Code" respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
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