Agency
The duty of 'obedience' in a Hawaii agency relationship requires the agent to:
AFollow all client instructions, including illegal ones
BFollow the client's lawful instructions promptly and thoroughly✓ Correct
COverride client instructions if the agent disagrees professionally
DFollow only written instructions
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow the principal's lawful instructions. The agent must not follow instructions that are illegal, unethical, or that would require violating fair housing laws or other regulations.
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