The duty of obedience owed by an agent to a principal is not breached and will not result in liability to the principal by an agent's refusal to do an illegal or tortious act for the principal.

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The duty of obedience requires an agent to act in the principal's best interest within the scope of their authority, but it does not extend to performing illegal or tortious acts. Refusing to perform such acts does not breach this duty.

The Duty of Obedience Owed by an Agent to a Principal