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 Cuttack. B may sell the
provisions at Calcutta, if they will not bear the journey to Cuttack without spoiling.