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.
-If the secret commission was discovered,Charlie would be entitled to collect the secret commission paid to Able by the landowner.

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Able acted as Charlie's agent and had a fiduciary duty to act in Charlie's best interests. By collecting a secret commission from the landowner, Able breached this duty and acted contrary to Charlie's interests. Therefore, if this secret commission is discovered, Charlie would be entitled to recover it as it rightfully belongs to him.

Able Was Engaged by Charlie as His Agent to Purchase