An agent must not exceed the limits of his actual authority, as defined by the Title on Agency.
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Section § 2019
An agent must follow the specific instructions and limits set by their principal and not go beyond what they are allowed to do.
agent actual authority limits
Section § 2020
An agent needs to regularly update their principal about what they've been doing in their role.
An agent must use ordinary diligence to keep his principal informed of his acts in the course of the agency.
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Section § 2021
If someone is hired to collect a negotiable instrument, like a check, they must do so quickly and ensure all steps are taken to notify parties if it can't be paid. For bills of exchange, they must also try to get it accepted as soon as possible.
An agent employed to collect a negotiable instrument must collect it promptly, and take all measures necessary to charge the parties thereto, in case of its dishonor; and, if it is a bill of exchange, must present it for acceptance with reasonable diligence.
negotiable instrument bill of exchange prompt collection
