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help On text st June, Harry, a wellknown artist, appointed Flora as his agent to sell his paintings in various galleries. The agency agreement stated that Flora would receive a commission on all sales. Flora successfully negotiates a contract with Rose gallery, and Harry's paintings are displayed for sale. The agreement with the gallery is to last for six months. On text th June, Harry unexpectedly passes away. Flora, unaware of Harry's death, continues to work with the gallery and actively seeks buyers for Harry's paintings. On text th June, she negotiates the sale of one of Harry's paintings for RM and the gallery agrees to pay once the payment is made. Flora is informed of Harry's death on text th June by a friend, but she continues to work with the gallery, believing the agency agreement is still in effect. The gallery, unaware of Harry's death, makes the payment of RM for the painting on text th June. Flora receives the payment and demands her commission. However, Harry's estate administrator, upon discovering the transaction, refuses to pay Flora, arguing that the agency was automatically terminated upon Harry's death.
Analyse the legal implications arising from the above scenario. By using the correct section in Contracts Act and IRAC format.
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