Civil Code Art. 1911: Obligations of the

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1911
Topic: Obligations of the Principal
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE X AGENCY
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Obligations of the Principal
Year: 1949

The provision

Even when the agent has exceeded his authority, the principal is solidarily liable with the agent if the former allowed the latter to act as though he had full powers. (n)

Cases applying this article

Country Bankers Insurance Corporation v. Keppel Cebu Shipyard G.R. No. 166044

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