Is it permissible for an agent to demand compensation from the principal for damages incurred while performing the task?
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The principal is neither liable nor responsible for any harm that befalls the agent during their agency; this is because there is no basis for liability, neither direct destruction nor causation. Mere agency does not necessitate liability.
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