Which term describes an agent who handles all of a principal's business of a particular kind or in a particular place?

• A. General agent
• B. Nuisance per se
• C. Intentional nuisance
• D. Conversion

Answer: (A)

In agency law, a general agent is someone authorized to handle all of a principal’s business of a particular kind or within a specific place. This broad, ongoing authority means the agent can bind the principal in a wide range of transactions within that area or field, not just a single task. A common example is a local branch manager who manages daily operations and can act for the principal in many routine matters.

This contrasts with a special agent, who is limited to a specific transaction or narrowly defined task. The other terms listed describe tort concepts—nuisance and conversion—and aren’t about the authority or scope of an agent’s representation, so they don’t fit the described role.