Filipinas Life v. Palacio · G.R. 159489

Petitioner: Filipinas Life
Respondent: Palacio
Citation: G.R. No. 159489
Court: Supreme Court
Decided: February 4, 2008

Summary

This Supreme Court case involves the liability of Filipinas Life Assurance Company for an unauthorized investment scheme conducted by its insurance agent Valle. Valle solicited investments from policyholders using official company receipts, with the scheme being confirmed by company officers. When the investments could not be withdrawn, respondents sued for recovery. The Court held that even when an agent exceeds his authority, the principal remains liable if it ratifies the agent's acts or clothes him with apparent authority. Filipinas Life was estopped from denying Valle's authority since it benefited from the investments and its officers confirmed the representations. The decision reinforces the principle that principals are responsible for agents' acts when apparent authority exists, protecting innocent third parties who exercise due diligence in confirming an agent's authority.

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