Section 593: Power to appoint sub-agent

1) If it is necessary to appoint a sub-agent according to the nature of any trade, business, or transaction, or a sub-agent may be appointed having regard to the provision of the contract or usage of the contract of agency, the agent may, except as otherwise provided for in the contract, appoint a sub-agent with the consent of the principal.

Provided that an agent who has been appointed on the condition that he or she shall represent or do any act personally may not appoint a sub-agent.

2) If a sub-agent is appointed pursuant to sub-section (1), the agent shall give information thereof to the principal, and the rights and obligations of the sub-agent so appointed shall be the same as those of the agent appointed by the principal.

3) If an agent appoints a sub-agent without the consent of the principal, the principal shall not be liable for any act done or action taken by the sub-agent.

4) The agent appointing the sub-agent shall be personally liable for the acts referred to in sub-section (3).