Agency
In South Carolina, an agent owes which of the following duties to all parties in a transaction, regardless of who they represent?
AFull fiduciary duties to all parties
BHonesty, fairness, and disclosure of material facts✓ Correct
CLoyalty and confidentiality to all parties
DObedience to instructions from all parties
Explanation
While full fiduciary duties are owed only to the agent's client, South Carolina agents owe honesty, fair dealing, and disclosure of material facts to all parties in any transaction.
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