Text of the provision
Art. 1908. The commission agent who does not collect the credits of his principal at the time when they become due and demandable shall be liable for damages, unless he proves that he exercised due diligence for that purpose.
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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
A commission agent who fails to collect the principal's credits when due is liable for damages, unless he proves he exercised due diligence.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1907 — Guarantee Commission (Del Credere).
- Article 1909 — Agent Liable for Fraud and Negligence.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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