A sub-agent, lawfully appointed, represents the principal in like manner with the original agent; and the original agent is not responsible to third persons for the acts of the sub-agent.
Cal. Civ. Code § 2351
Delegation of Agency
Applied in 20 court decisions — leading case 1 Cal. 3d 586 - United States Liability Insurance v. Haidinger-Hayes, Inc. (1970)
Most recently applied in 104 Cal. App. 4th 784 - George F. Hillenbrand, Inc. v. Ins. Co. of North America (December 2002)
Enacted 1872.
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.