Agency
A Mississippi licensee acts as an agent for a seller and the seller commits fraud in the transaction. The licensee had no knowledge of the fraud. The licensee may still face:
ANo liability since they had no knowledge
BPotential civil liability if the fraud occurred within the scope of the agency, though lack of knowledge may reduce or eliminate personal liability for the fraud itself✓ Correct
CCriminal prosecution for the seller's fraud
DAutomatic license revocation regardless of knowledge
Explanation
Principals can be liable for acts of their agents within the scope of employment, and in some cases the reverse applies. While a licensee without knowledge of a seller's fraud is unlikely to have personal liability for the fraud itself, they may face civil claims, MREC inquiry, or reputational damage — underlining the importance of due diligence in all transactions.
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