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

Article 1882

Chapter 1: Nature, Form and Kinds of Agency

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

The limits of the agent's authority shall not be considered exceeded should it have been performed in a manner more advantageous to the principal than that specified by him. (1715)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.