Agency
An agency relationship may be terminated by all of the following EXCEPT:
AMutual agreement of the parties
BCompletion of the purpose of the agency
CUnilateral revocation by either party at any time without consequence✓ Correct
DDeath or incapacity of either party
Explanation
While either party can revoke an agency relationship, doing so in breach of contract can result in liability for damages. The agency can terminate by mutual agreement, completion of purpose, expiration, death/incapacity, or destruction of the property — but revocation may not always be without legal consequence.
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