Montana § 28-10-501 - When Agent May Delegate Powers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 28-10-501 — When Agent May Delegate Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-10-501. When Agent May Delegate Powers
When agent may delegate powers. An agent, unless specially forbidden by the principal to do so, can delegate the agent's powers to another person in any of the following cases and in no others: (1) when the act to be done is purely mechanical; (2) when the agent cannot and the subagent can lawfully perform the act; (3) when it is the usage of the place to delegate the powers; or (4) when the delegation is specially authorized by the principal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 28-10-501
What does Montana Code Annotated § 28-10-501 cover?
Section 28-10-501 ("When Agent May Delegate Powers") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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