Text of the provision
Art. 1918. The principal is not liable for the expenses incurred by the agent in the following cases:
(1) If the agent acted in contravention of the principal's instructions, unless the latter should wish to avail himself of the benefits derived from the contract;
(2) When the expenses were due to the fault of the agent;
(3) When the agent incurred them with knowledge that an unfavorable result would ensue, if the principal was not aware thereof;
(4) When it was stipulated that the expenses would be borne by the agent, or that the latter would be allowed only a certain sum.
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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 is not liable for the agent's expenses where the agent disobeyed instructions, was at fault, knew an unfavorable result would ensue, or where the parties stipulated the agent would bear them.
Related provisions
- Article 1917 — Liability When a Contract Is Rejected.
- Article 1919 — Modes of Extinguishing Agency.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.