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A del credere agent is a special class of mercantile agent who, in consideration of an extra commission known as a del credere commission, provides which of the following guarantees to the principal?

AThat the principal will obtain title free from all encumbrances
BThat third-party buyers to whom goods are sold on credit will pay the contract priceCORRECT
CThat the goods sold will be of merchantable quality and fit for purpose
DThat the market price of the goods will not fluctuate during the agency period
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A del credere agent is an agent who guarantees that third parties with whom he contracts on behalf of the principal will perform their financial obligations (i.e., pay for goods sold on credit). In return for assuming this risk of default, the agent receives an extra remuneration called a del credere commission.
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