Philippine Civil Code Art. 1884: Obligations of the Agent

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 1884
Topic: Obligations of the Agent
Status: In force
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE X AGENCY
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Obligations of the Agent
Formerly: Art. 1718 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949
Cited by: A Supreme Court decision

The provision

The agent is bound by his acceptance to carry out the agency, and is liable for the damages which, through his non-performance, the principal may suffer. He must also finish the business already begun on the death of the principal, should delay entail any danger. (1718)

Cases applying this article

Ba Finance Corporation v. Hon. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 82040

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 1887 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1888 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1891 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1892 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1893 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1894 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1895 Obligations of the Agent
Civil Code, Art. 1897 Obligations of the Agent

Civil Code, Art. 1884 is found in CHAPTER 2 Obligations of the Agent of TITLE X AGENCY of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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