A commercial activity conducted by an agent shall be effective toward the principal, even if the agent does not indicate that he/she is acting on behalf of the principal: Provided, That when the other party was not aware that the commercial activity was performed for the principal, such other party may also demand performance from the agent.
Laws › Commercial Act › CHAPTER I COMMON PROVISIONS
Commercial Act — Article 48 (Methods of Agency)
상법 제48조
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