189. Agents authority in an emergency. -

An agent has authority, in an emergency, to do all such acts for the purpose of protecting his principal from loss as would be done by a person of ordinary prudence, in his own case, under similar circumstances.

Illustrations

(a) An agent for sale may have goods repaired if it be necessary.

(b) A consigns provisions to B at Calcutta, with directions to send them immediately to C at Cut tack. B may sell the provisions at Calcutta, if they will not bear the journey, to Cut tack without spoiling.