Section 219 The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section 219 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with the agent’s right to remuneration.
📜 Section 219 – When agent’s remuneration becomes due
"In the absence of any special contract, payment for the performance of any act is not due to the agent until the completion of such act; but an agent may detain monies received by him on account of the principal in the execution of his authority, to the extent of such remuneration as is payable to him."
✅ Explanation:
This section provides two key principles:
No remuneration until completion
By default, unless there's a special agreement to the contrary, the agent is not entitled to payment until the job or act assigned to him is completed.
Right of lien (detention)
The agent has the right to retain the principal's money in his possession to the extent of his due remuneration.
📌 Illustration:
A appoints B as an agent to sell goods.
B sells the goods but has not yet been paid his commission.
B can retain a portion of the sale proceeds to cover his commission.
This section protects agents from being unpaid for completed work and ensures clarity about when they are entitled to their fee.
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