Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title X: Agency

Article 1870

Chapter 1: Nature, Form and Kinds of Agency

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

Acceptance by the agent may also be express, or implied from his acts which carry out the agency, or from his silence or inaction according to the circumstances. (n)

Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.