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Malaysia Case Law

Agent liability
  • 27 Oct 2021

    G-PILE SISTEM SDN BHD CMMC SDN BHD & SATU LAGI

    Citation
    WA-22C-86-10/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    WA-22C-86-10/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    On the facts the Court found the formal contract (PAM Agreement) was between the Plaintiff and the First Defendant; the Second Defendant acted as project management consultant and agent with ostensible authority and paid as agent; therefore the First Defendant is liable to pay the outstanding sum and interest; the Second Defendant is not personally liable under the contract and the First Defendant is entitled to indemnity from the Second Defendant under their cooperation agreement.