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Section 221 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with:

Section 221 gives an agent, absent a contract to the contrary, the right "to retain goods, papers and other property, whether movable or immovable, of the principal received…

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Section 221 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with:

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Section 221 gives an agent, absent a contract to the contrary, the right "to retain goods, papers and other property, whether movable or immovable, of the principal received by him" until his dues are paid. Paying sums received is section 218, indemnity for lawful acts section 222, and when remuneration is due section 219.

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