Agency
Which of the following actions by a Vermont agent is an example of a breach of the duty of 'obedience'?
AFollowing the client's instructions to list the property at a specific price
BRefusing to follow a client's instruction that is clearly legal but personally inconvenient for the agent✓ Correct
CDisclosing a material defect to the buyer
DDepositing earnest money in the trust account
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires an agent to follow all lawful instructions of the client. Refusing to follow a legal client instruction (even if personally inconvenient) is a breach of this duty. Note: agents are NOT obligated to follow unlawful instructions.
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