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

Article 1918

Chapter 3: Obligations of the Principal

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

The principal is not liable for the expenses incurred by the agent in the following cases:

(1) If the agent acted in contravention of the principal's instructions, unless the latter should wish to avail himself of the benefits derived from the contract;

(2) When the expenses were due to the fault of the agent;

(3) When the agent incurred them with knowledge that an unfavorable result would ensue, if the principal was not aware thereof;

(4) When it was stipulated that the expenses would be borne by the agent, or that the latter would be allowed only a certain sum. (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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.