Text of the provision
Art. 1871. Between persons who are present, the acceptance of the agency may also be implied if the principal delivers his power of attorney to the agent and the latter receives it without any objection.
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Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
Between present parties, acceptance is implied if the principal delivers the power of attorney and the agent receives it without objection.
Related provisions
- Article 1870 — Acceptance by the Agent.
- Article 1872 — Implied Acceptance (Absent Parties).
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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