Able was engaged by Charlie as his agent to purchase a parcel of land for him.Able approached the owner of the land,and offered to sell the land for him as his agent if he would pay a commission on the sale.The owner agreed,and the sale was arranged with Charlie.Without disclosing details of the transaction,Able collected a commission on the sale from both Charlie and the landowner.
-Able acted in breach of his duty to act in good faith when he obtained commissions from both parties.

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This is a classic case of double-dipping, where the agent collects commissions from both the buyer and the seller without disclosing this fact to either of them. This is a clear breach of the agent's duty to act in good faith and in the best interests of the client.

Able Was Engaged by Charlie as His Agent to Purchase