Statute
Civil Code
Article
Art. 1920
Topic
Modes of Extinguishment of Agency
Book
BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title
TITLE X AGENCY
Chapter
CHAPTER 4 Modes of Extinguishment of Agency
Formerly
Art. 1733a of the old Civil Code
Year
1949

The provision

The principal may revoke the agency at will, and compel the agent to return the document evidencing the agency. Such revocation may be express or implied. (1733a)

Civil Code, Art. 1920 is found in CHAPTER 4 Modes of Extinguishment of Agency 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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