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

Article 1920

Chapter 4: Modes of Extinguishment of Agency

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

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)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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