Text of the provision
Art. 1910. The principal must comply with all the obligations which the agent may have contracted within the scope of his authority. As for any obligation wherein the agent has exceeded his power, the principal is not bound except when he ratifies it expressly or tacitly.
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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
The principal must comply with all obligations the agent contracted within his authority; for acts exceeding authority he is bound only if he ratifies, expressly or tacitly.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1909 — Agent Liable for Fraud and Negligence.
- Article 1911 — Principal Solidarily Liable for Apparent Authority.
Cases citing this article
- AFP Retirement and Separation Benefits System (Afp-Rsbs) vs. Plastic King Industrial Corp, G.R. No. 231395, June 26, 2023 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Desiderio Dalisay Investments, Inc., vs. Social Security System, G.R. No. 231053, April 4, 2018 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Sps. Fernando and Lourdes Viloria vs. Continental Airlines, Inc, G.R. No. 188288, January 16, 2012 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Sps. Raul & Amalia Panlilio vs. Citibank, N.A, G.R. No. 156335, November 28, 2007 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Woodchild Holdings, Inc. vs. Roxas Electric and Construction Company, Inc, G.R. No. 140667, August 12, 2004 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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