Classification of Agents
Specific or particular agent: Specific or particular agent is an agent who is appointed to do a single act for the principal. He is appointed mostly by a special power of attorney. He is also called a Special Agent. His authority ends no sooner the particular act is performed.General agent: General agent is an agent who is appointed to do all or general acts concerning a particular trade or business of the principal. He is appointed mostly by general power of attorney. His authority continues until it is terminated.
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