# 17 C.F.R. § 1.2 (2026): Liability of principal for act of agent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P1_S1_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 1.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Liability of principal for act of agent
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter I: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION / Part 1: GENERAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT / § 1.2: § 1.2   Liability of principal for act of agent.

## Text

The act, omission, or failure of any official, agent, or other person acting for any individual, association, partnership, corporation, or trust, within the scope of his employment or office, shall be deemed the act, omission, or failure of such individual, association, partnership, corporation, or trust as well as of such official, agent, or other person.

## Nearby sections

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