Civil Code Art. 1888: Obligations of the Agent

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1888
Topic: Obligations of the Agent
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE X AGENCY
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Obligations of the Agent
Year: 1949

The provision

An agent shall not carry out an agency if its execution would manifestly result in loss or damage to the principal. (n)

Cases applying this article

Gutierrez Hermanos v. Engracio Orense G.R. No. 9188

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