Agency
In South Carolina, the duty of 'obedience' requires an agent to:
AFollow all instructions from the client, including illegal ones
BFollow lawful instructions from the client even if the agent disagrees✓ Correct
CObey only instructions that benefit the transaction
DFollow instructions from both the buyer and seller equally
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow the client's lawful instructions. An agent is NOT required (and should refuse) to follow instructions that are illegal or unethical.
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