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(i) Performance: discharge of the undertaking as agreed.
(ii) Obedience: acting in accordance with the principals instructions or authority.
(iii) Accountability: explain application of money or assets coming into his hands.
(iv) Care and skill: exhibit a degree of care and skill appropriate to the circumstances.
(v) Personal performance or non delegation: must perform the undertaking personally.
(vi) Estoppel: must respect the principals title.
(vii) Bona fide: act in good faith for the benefit of the principal.
(viii) Disclosure: must disclose personal interest to avoid any conflict of interest.
(ix) Confidentiality: must not disclose his dealings with the principal to third parties.
(x) Separate accounts: must maintain separate accounts of his assets and those of the principal.
(xi) Keep the principal informed of his dealings with third parties.
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