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LA W O N A G EN CY CHAPTER 1: NATURE, FORM AND KINDS OF A Basis: G 0 E N C Y Contract of Agency is a contract whereby a person binds himself to render some service or to do something in representation or on behalf of another, with the consent or authority of the latter. (Art. 1868) Exception to contractual nature: en age the is ncy ate cre by d era op n tio law of Ex: Ag enc y by Est opp el Representatio n: The acts of the agent on behalf of the principal within the scope of his authority produce the same legal and binding effects as if they were personally done by the principal. 0 Hence, the distinguishing features of agency are its representative character & its derivative authority.

Characteristics: Purpose: Extend the 1. Consensual 2. Nominate personality of the 3. Preparatory principal through the 4. Principal facility of the agent 5. Unilateral; Bilateral (ifCapacity of the agency isParties: QuickTime and a for Principal are needed to see this picture. compensati b. He must be capacitated. The rule is if on) a person is capacitated to act for himself or Nature: Since it is a his own right, he can act through an contract there must agent. be a meeting of the
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i . 2. Agent 1. I n s o f a r a s t h e t h i r d p e r s o n s a r e c o n c e r n e d , i t i s e n

o u g h t h a t t h e p r i n c i p a l i s c a p a c i t a t e d . 2. I n s o f a r a s h i s o b

l i g a t i o n s t o h i s p r i n c i p a l a r e c o n c e r n e d , t h e a g e n t m u s t

b e a b l e t o b i n d h i m s e l f . 3. B u t a s a n a g e n t , s o m e m e n t a l c

a p a c i t y i s n e c e s s a r y , s o , t h o s e w h o a r e a b s o l u t e l y i n

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1. Consent of the parties to establish the relationship; 2. Object of the contract is the execution of a juridical act in relation to third persons; 3. Agent acts as a representative and not for himself; and 4. Agent acts within the scope of his authority.

I Orient Air Services v. n CA, G.R. No. 76931, s May 29, 1991 a n An illegal termination of e agency does not justify reinstatement of the p agent as such. The agency cannot be e compelled by the courts r to be reinstated s because such o relationship can only be n effected with the s consent of the principal. ) Acts That Cannot Be c Done By Agent: of ex. Making will a 1. Personal Acts a 2. Criminal or n Illegal Acts n o Nature of Relationship tbetween Principal and Agent: b Fiduciary - based on e trust & confidence 1. Agent is a estopped from g asserting interest adverse e n 2. to his principal Agent must not act as adverse party an 3. Agent must not t act for an s adverse party . 4. Agent must not use or disclose secret information

Essential Elements:

5. Agent must give notice of material facts 0 K n o w l e d g e o f t h e a g e n t i s i m p u t e d t o t h e p r i n c i p a l e v e n

t h o u g h t h e a g e n t never communicat ed Excepti ons: 1. W h e r e t h e i n t e r e s t s o f t h e a g e n t a r

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the rule colludes with the agent to defraud the principal. Distinction between Agency & Lease of Service Lease of Agency Service Representation Employment Agent exercises Lessor ordinarily discretionary powers performs only ministerial functions 3 persons are involved: 2 persons are involved: principal, agent and the lessor and lessee 3rd person with whom the agent contracts Relates to commercial Relates more to the or business matters of mere manual transactions or mechanical execution Distinction between Agency & Guardianship Agency Guardianship Agent represents a A guardian represents an capacitated person incapacitated person. Agent is appointed by Guardian is appointed the principal and can be by the court and stands removed by the latter. in loco parentis. Agent is subject to the Guardian is not subject to directions of the principal. the directions of the ward but must act for the benefit of the latter Agent can make the Guardian has no power principal personally to impose personal liable. liability on the ward. Distinction between Agency & Lease of Property Agency Lease of property Agent is controlled by the Lessee is not controlled principal. by the lessor. Agency may involve Lease of property things other than involves property. property. Agent can bind the Lessee cannot bind the principal. lessor.
Distinction between Agency to Sell & Sale

to a third person

Agent in dealing with the Buyer can deal with the thing received is bound thing as he pleases, to act according to the being the owner instructions of his principal Distinction between Agent & Contractor Agent Independent Contractor Represents his principal Employed by the employer Acts under the principals Acts according to his own control and instruction method Principal is liable for torts Employer not liable for committed by the agent torts committed by the within the scope of his independent contractor. authority Distinction between Agency and Partnership Agency Partnership An agent must submit to A co-partner is not the principals right to subject to co-partners control right to control, unless there is an agreement to that effect The agent assumes no The partner binds not personal liability where only the firm members he acts within the scope but himself as well of his authority The agent takes his The profits belong to all agreed share of profits the partners as common not as owner but as an proprietors in agreed agreed measure of proportions compensation for his services

Art. 1869. Agency may be express, or implied from the acts of the principal, from his silence or lack of action, or his failure to repudiate the agency, knowing that another person is acting on his behalf without authority. Agency may be oral, unless the law requires a specific form. (1710a) Classifications of Agency 1. As to manner of creation 1. Express agent has been actually authorized by the principal, either orally or in writing 2. Implied agency is implied from the acts of the principal, from his silence or lack of action or his failure to repudiate the agency knowing that

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another person is acting on his behalf purchaser directly without authority, or from the acts of the However, a broker is never entitled to commission for agent which carry out the agency, or from unsuccessful efforts. his silence or inaction according to the circumstances Manotoc Brothers, Inc. v. CA, 221 SCRA 224 [1993] 2. As to character The broker should be paid his commission where he is 1. Gratuitous agent receives nothe efficient procuring cause in bringing the sale. compensation for his services Efficient procuring cause: when there is a close 2. Onerous agent receives compensationproximate and causal connection between the efforts and for his services labor of the agent and the principals sale of property. 3. As to extent of business of the principal 1. General agency comprises all theLaw on Double Agency: business of the principal Disapproved by law for being against public policy and 2. Special agency comprises one or more sound morality EXCEPT where the agent acted with specific transactions full knowledge and consent of the principals 4. As to authority conferred 1. Couched in general terms agency isRight of agent to compensation in case of double created in general terms and is deemedagency: to comprise only acts in the name and 1. With knowledge of both principals - recovery representation of the principal. can be had from both principals 2. Simple or Commission agent acts in 2. Without the knowledge of both principals his own name but for the account of the - the agent can recover from neither principal. 3. With knowledge of one principal - as to the principal who knew of that fact and as to the Forms of Agency: agent, they are in pari delicto and the courts shall General Rule: Appointment of an agent may be oral or leave them as they were, the contract between written; no formal requirements them being void as against public policy and Exception: When the law requires a specific good morals form (ex. agents sale of real property or any interest therein) Art. 1870. Acceptance by the agent may also be express, or implied from his acts which carry out the Art. 1875. Agency is presumed to be for aagency, or from his silence or inaction according to compensation, unless there is proof to the contrary. the circumstances. (n) (n) Art. 1871. Between persons who are present, the acceptance of the agency may also be implied if the 0 The agent does not have to prove that theprincipal delivers his power of attorney to the agent agency is for compensation. and the latter receives it without any objection. (n) 0 But, the prima facie presumption that the agency is for a compensation may be contradicted byArt. 1872. Between persons who are absent, the acceptance of the agency cannot be implied from the contrary evidence silence When agent, except: transmits his it without of the the the QuickTime and a 1. attorney to principal who receives power of any objection; agent, Broker: Negotiate contracts relative to property in 2. When the principal entrusts to him by letter or behalf of others and for a compensation/fee telegram a power of attorney with respect to the business in which he is habitually When Broker Entitled to Compensation: engaged as an agent, and he 0 Whenever he brings to his principal a party who Page 174 of 297 is able and willing to take the property, and enter into a valid contract upon the terms named by the principal, although the particulars may be arranged and the matter negotiated and completed between the principal and the
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did not reply to the letter or telegram. (n)

Forms of Acceptance by Agent: 1. Express - when it is oral or written 2. Implied -when it can be inferred from the acts ofWhat is meant by present? the agent which carry out the agency, or from his Generally, face to face, but includes people silence of inaction according to theconversing directly through technology (ex. over the circumstances telephone). 1. Between persons who are present implied acceptance if the principalPower of Attorney: Instrument in writing by which one delivers his power of attorney to theperson, as principal, appoints another as his agent and agent and the latter receives it withoutconfers upon him the authority to perform certain specified any objection acts or kinds of acts on behalf of the principal; primary 2. Between persons who are absent purpose is to evidence agents authority to third parties acceptance not deemed implied from thewithin whom the agent deals silence of the agent. Exceptions: Construction of Power of Attorney: 1. When General Rule: Strictly construed and strictly pursued; held the to grant only those specified powers princip Exception: when strict construction will destroy the very purpose of the power al TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. transm its his power Art. 1873. If a person specially informs another or of states by public advertisement that he has given a attorne y topower of attorney to a third person, the latter thereby becomes a duly authorized agent, in the former case the agent with respect to the person who received the special who information, and in the latter case with regard to any receive person. s it without any objecti on 2. When the princip al entrust s to him by letter or telegra m a power of attorne y with respect to the busines s in which he is
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believed that the principal intended him to act as an agent The power shall continue to be in full force until the notice is rescinded in the same manner in which it was given. (n) Way of Giving Notice of Agency & Its Effect: 1. By special information - the person appointed as agent is considered such with respect to the person to whom it was given. 2. By public advertisement - the agent is considered such with regard to any person How do you revoke an agency? In the same manner as it was constituted. However, constitution by Special Information may be revoked by notice in a daily newspaper, provided it can be proven that 3rd persons in question read the revocation What is an agency by estoppel? There is really no agency at all, but the alleged agent seemed to have apparent or ostensible, although no real authority to represent another. Distinction between Agency by Estoppel and Implied Agency Implied Agency Estoppel Existence of actual agency Can be invoked only by a 3rd person who in good faith relied on the conduct of the principal in agent holding the agent out as being authorized An agent by estoppel has none of the rights of an agent, except where the principals conduct are such that the agent reasonably There is an actual No agency at all agency

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Termination of Authority Art. 1874. When a sale of a piece of land or any interest therein is through an agent, the authority of the latter shall be in writing; otherwise, the sale shall be void. (n) Art. 1876. An agency is either general or special. The former comprises all the business of the principal. The latter, one or more specific transactions. (1712) Art. 1877. An agency couched in general terms comprises only acts of administration, even if the principal should state that he withholds no power or that the agent may execute such acts as he may consider appropriate, or even though the agency should authorize a general and unlimited management. (n) Will an authority embodied in a letter be sufficient? Yes. (Jimenez v. Rabot, 38 Phil 387 [1918])

instructions Apparent authority does not terminate by the mere revocation of his authority without notice to the third party

Duty imposed upon the third party to inquire makes termination of the relationship as between the principal and agent effective as to such third party unless the agency has been entrusted for the purpose of contracting with such third party Strictly construed as they limit the agents authority

Construction of Principals Instructions

Merely advisory in nature

Attorney-In-Fact: 0 One who is given authority by his principal to do a particular act not of a legal character 0 The term is, in loose language, used to include agents of all kinds, but in its strict sense, it How are contracts of agency construed? means an agent having a special authority Contracts of agency, as well as general powers of created by a deed. attorney, must be interpreted in accordance with the language used by the parties. Distinctions between a General Agent and a Special 0 The real intention of the parties is primarily Agent determined from the language used and General Agent Special Agent gathered from the whole instrument. All acts Specific acts in Scope of 0 In case of doubt, resort must be had to the connected with pursuance of situation, surroundings ad relations of the Authority the business or particular parties. The intention of the parties must be employment in instructions or sustained rather than defeated. which he is with restrictions 0 So if the contract be open to constructions, one engaged necessarily of which would uphold the intention while the implied from the other would overthrow it, the former is to be act to be done chosen. Nature of Involves No continuity of
Service

Agency Couched in General Terms: Covers only MERE ACTS OF ADMINISTRATION even if: 1. The principal should state that he withholds no power 2. The agent may execute such acts as he may consider appropriate 3. The agency should authorize a general and unlimited management

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Art. 1878 . Special powers of attorney are necessary in the following cases:
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Powers To sell 1. Not Included in the Power to Mortgage: 2. To execute a second mortgage 1. To make such payments as are not usually 3. To mortgage for the agents or any 3rd persons considered as acts of administration; benefit, UNLESS clearly indicated 2. To effect novations which put an end to Powers Not Included in the Power to Compromise obligations already in existence at the time Submission to Arbitration the agency was constituted; Rationale: 3. To compromise, to submit questions to A principal may authorize his agent to compromise arbitration, to renounce the right to appeal because of absolute confidence in the latters from a judgment, to waive objections to the judgment and discretion to protect the formers venue of an action or to abandon a rights and obtain for him the best bargain in the prescription already acquired; transaction. 4. To waive any obligation gratuitously; 0 If the transaction would be left in the hands of an
5. To enter into any contract by which the ownership of an immovable is transmitted or acquired either gratuitously or for a valuable consideration;

arbitrator, said arbitrator may not enjoy the trust of the principal.

6. To make gifts, except customary ones for Art. 1881. The agent must act within the scope of his charity or those made to employees in the authority. He may do such acts as may be conducive business managed by the agent; to the accomplishment of the purpose of the agency. 7. To loan or borrow money, unless the latter (1714a) act be urgent and indispensable for the preservation of the things which are under Art. 1882. The limits of the agent's authority shall not administration; be considered exceeded should it have been 8. To lease any real property to another performed in a manner more advantageous to the person for more than one year; principal than that specified by him. (1715) 9. To bind the principal to render some service without compensation; Art. 1883 . If an agent acts in his own name, the 10. To bind the principal in a contract of principal has no right of action against the persons partnership; with whom the agent has contracted; neither have 11. To obligate the principal as a guarantor or such persons against the principal. surety; In such case the agent is the one directly bound 12. To create or convey real rights over in favor of the person with whom he has contracted, immovable property; as if the transaction were his own, except when the 13. To accept or repudiate an inheritance; contract involves things belonging to the principal. 14. To ratify or recognize obligations The provisions of this article shall be understood contracted before the agency; to be without prejudice to the actions between the 15. Any other act of strict dominion. (n) principal and agent. (1717) Art. 1879. A special power to sell excludes the power to mortgage; and a special power to mortgage does Requisites for Principal to in behalf of by Act of Agent: 1. The agent must act be Bound the principal not include the power to sell. (n) 2. The agent must act within the scope of his authority Art. 1880. A special power to compromise does not authorize submission to arbitration. (1713a)
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When a The latterin the without orby act ofthe scope of his principal NOT BOUND beyond agent: 1. authority acts formers name Exceptions: 1. Where the acts of the principal have Special Power of Attorney: an instrument in writing by which one person, as principal, appoints another as his Page 177 of 297 agent and confers upon him the authority to perform certain specified acts or kinds of acts on behalf of the principal. The special power of attorney can be included in the general power when it specifies therein the act or transaction for which the special power is required.

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contributed to deceive a 3rd person in consent or authority of the latter. Contracts entered into in good faith; the name of another person by one who has been given 2. Where the limitations upon the powerno authority or legal representation or who has acted created by the principal could not havebeyond his powers are classified as unauthorized been known by the 3rd person; contracts and are declared unenforceable, unless ratified. 3. Where the principal has placed in the hands of the agent instruments signed byGenerally, the agency may be oral, unless the law requires a specific form. A special power of attorney is him in blank; 4. Where the principal has ratified the actsnecessary for an agent to, as in this case, borrow money, unless it is urgent and indispensable for the preservation of the agent 2. The latter acts within the scope of his authorityof the things which are under administration. Since but in his own name, EXCEPT when thenothing in this case involves the preservation of things transaction involves things belonging to theunder administration, a determination of whether Soriano had the special authority to borrow money on behalf of principal respondent is in order. Jesus M. Gozun v. Jose Teofilo T. Mercado a.k.a. In the case at bar, there was not enough evidence Don Pepito Mercado, G.R. No. 167812 (19 establishing that the loan was made on behalf of Don December 2006) Pepito. Gozuns testimony, during trial, failed to categorically state whether the loan was on behalf of the Facts: respondent or his wife. The receipt signed by Lilian In the 1995 elections, Don Pepito vied for thewas also in her name alone, without indicating that she gubernatorial post in Pampanga. The latters wifewas acting on behalf of Don Pepito; she thus bound transacted with Gozun, the owner of JMG Publishingherself in her personal capacity and not as an agent of House, for the printing of campaign paraphernalia. Donthe respondent or anyone for that matter. Pepitos wife had told Gozun that the former has already As to the issue on whether or not Gozun can collect the given his approval and that the latter could already start cost of the printing due to the other publishing houses, printing. Gozun thereafter availed of the services of two the Court held that Gozun is the real party in interest other publishing houses to be able to meet the deadline. insofar as the recovery of the cost of campaign materials The printed materials were then delivered to Don Pepitos is concerned. The Court was not persuaded by Don headquarters. Pepitos theory that the campaign materials delivered to Meanwhile, Don Pepitos sister-in-law, Lilian Soriano,him were donations from his friends and supporters; if so, obtained from Gozun a cash advance allegedly for thesuch fact should have been printed on the face of the allowances of poll watchers. Lilian acknowledged onmaterials as required by the Comelec rules. petitioners 1995 Diary receipt of the amount without thereby indicating that she was obataining such amount NOTE: The agent is not deemed to have exceeded the on behalf of Don Pepito. limits of his authority should he perform the agency in a Gozun sent a Statement of Account for the printing,manner more advantageous to the principal than that including the amount due the other publishing housesindicated by him, since he is authorized to do such acts plus the amount of the loan given to Lilia. Don Pepitosas may be conducive to the accomplishment of the wife made a partial payment to Gozun. Despite repeatedpurpose of the agency. demands, respondent failed to settle the balance. Hence, a collection case was instituted by Gozun.
Issue: Whether or not Don Pepito should be held
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Held: The loan obtained by Lilia cannot be collected from Don Pepito, but the cost of campaign materials is properly collectible.

CHAPTER 2: OBLIGATIONS OF THE AGENT

By the contract of agency, a person binds himself to render some service or to do something in representation or on behalf of another, with the

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which he did so, and on those which he still owes after the extinguishment of the agency. (1724a)

Art. 1897. The agent who acts as such is not Art. 1884. The agent is bound by his acceptance to personally liable to the party with whom he contracts, carry out the agency, and is liable for the damages which, through his non-performance, the principal unless he expressly binds himself or exceeds the limits of his authority without giving such party may suffer. He must also finish the business already begun sufficient notice of his powers. (1725) on the death of the principal, should delay entail any danger. (1718) Obligations of the Agent to the Principal 1. General: Art. 1885. In case a person declines an agency, he is 1. Act with utmost good faith & bound to observe the diligence of a good father of a loyalty for the furtherance of family in the custody and preservation of the goods principals interests forwarded to him by the owner until the latter should 2. Obey principals instructions appoint an agent or take charge of the goods. (n) 3. Exercise reasonable care Art. 1886. Should there be a stipulation that the agent 2. Specific: shall advance the necessary funds, he shall be 1. Carry out the agency bound to do so except when the principal is 2. Answer for damages which insolvent. (n) through his non-performance the principal may suffer Art. 1887. In the execution of the agency, the agent 3. Finish the business already shall act in accordance with the instructions of the begun on the death of the principal. principal should delay entail any In default thereof, he shall do all that a good father of danger (exception to the rule that a family would do, as required by the nature of the death extinguishes agency) business. (1719) 4. Observe the diligence of a good father in the custody and Art. 1888. An agent shall not carry out an agency if preservation of the goods its execution would manifestly result in loss or forwarded to him by the owner in damage to the principal. (n) case he declines an agency, until an agent is appointed Art. 1889. The agent shall be liable for damages if, 5. Advance necessary funds if there there being a conflict between his interests and those be a stipulation to do so (except of the principal, he should prefer his own. when the principal is insolvent) (n) 6. Act in accordance with the instructions of the principal, and Art. 1890. If the agent has been empowered to borrow in default thereof, to do all that a money, he may himself be the lender at the current good father of a family would do rate of interest. If he has been authorized to lend Exceptions (to the rule that the agent must money at interest, he cannot borrow it without the not depart from the instructions of principal): consent of the principal. (n) 1. Theres a sudden Art. 1891. Every agent is bound to render an account emergency of his transactions and to deliver to the principal 2. If the instructions whatever he may have received by are ambiguous virtue of the agency, even though it may not be 3. If the departure TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor owing is so to the principalareneeded. to see this picture. insubstantial that Every stipulation exempting the agent from the it does not affect obligation to render an account shall be void. (1720a) the result and the principal suffers no damage thereby Art. 1896. The agent owes interest on the sums he 7. Not to carry out the agency if it has applied to his own use from the day on would manifestly result in loss or damage to the principal 8. Answer for damages if there being a conflict between his &
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3. When an agent by his act prevents performance on the part of the may principal have 4. When a receiv person acts ed by as an agent virtue without of the authority or agenc without a y (If principal the 5. A person who agent purports to act fails to as agents of deliver an and incapacitated instea principal d conver ts or appro priates for his own use the money or proper ty belong ing to his princip al, he may be charg ed with ESTA FA.)

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12. Pay interest on funds he has applied to Art. 1892. The agent may appoint a substitute if

applicable: agent 1. If the only acted as middlemana with task merely and bringing the together the vendor the vendees. of 2. If the agent had informed the principal Distinctions of the between gift/bonus/profi Authority and he received from the QuickTime and a the Principals TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor Instructions are thereto. needed Authority Instructions to see this picture. 3. Where a Sum total of the powers right of lien committed to the agent exists in by the principal favor of the agent. Relates to the subject/business with which the agent is When empowered to deal or act agent may incur Limitations of authority personal liability? are operative as against expressly the 1. When himself agent binds those who have/charged When 2. the with knowledge of them agent Contemplated to be exceeds his made known to third authority persons dealing with the agent his own use
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When agent has a right to disobey the principals instructions: 1. When the instructi on calls for the perform ance of illegal acts 2. Where he is privilege d to do so to protect his security in the subject matter of the agency When obligation to account not

the principal has not prohibited him from doing so; but he shall be responsible for the acts of the substitute: 1. When he was not given the power to appoint one; 2. When he was given such power, but without designati ng the person, and the person appointe d was notorious ly incompet ent or insolvent. All acts of the substitute appointed against the prohibition of the principal shall be void. (1721) Art. 1893. In the cases mentioned in Nos. 1 and 2 of the preceding article, the principal may furthermore bring an action against the substitute with respect to the obligations which the latter has contracted under the substitution. (1722a) Appointment of Sub-agent:

1. If the principal has not prohibited the agent from appointing a substitute, he will be liable to 3rd persons for the acts of the sub-agent within the scope of his authority 2. If there is a prohibition but nevertheless the agent appoints a subagent, all the subagents acts are void as to the principal. 3. If there is authority to appoint and subagent is not designated by the principal, the agent will be liable for all the acts of the subagent if the subagent is notoriously incompetent or insolvent. 4. If there is authority to appoint and subagent is designated by the principal, the agent is released from any liability from the acts of the subagent. 5. If the appointment of a sub-agent is not authorized but not prohibited, it shall be valid if it is beneficial to the principal. But, should

the e for the acts principal of the incur substitute. damage due to such appointme nt, theArt. 1894. The agent shallresponsibility of two be or more agents, primarily even though they responsibl have been appointed
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simultaneously, is not solidary, if solidarity has not been expressly stipulated. (1723) or the instructions as regards the agency. Private or secret orders and instructions of the principal do not prejudice third persons who have relied upon the Art. 1895. If solidarity has been agreed upon, each of power of attorney or instructions shown them. (n) the agents is responsible for the non-fulfillment of agency, and for the fault or negligence of his fellows Art. 1909. The agent is responsible not only for fraud, agents, except in the latter case when the fellow but also for negligence, which shall be judged with agents acted beyond the scope of their authority. (n) more or less rigor by the courts, according to whether the agency was or was not for a compensation. (1726) Responsibility of 2 or More Agents Appointed Simultaneously: General Rule: Liable jointly Effect where 3rd person aware of limits of agents Exception: Solidarity has been expressly stipulated;power: If the agent exceeds his authority, it shall be each of the agents becomes solidarily liable for (1)VOID unless the principal ratifies it. the non-fulfillment of the agency; of for (2) the fault or DOCTRINE OF AGENCY BY NECESSITY: actually, an negligence of his fellow agent Exception to the exception: when one of theagency can never be created by necessity; what is other agent/s acts beyond the scope of hiscreated is additional authority in an agent appointed and authorized before the emergency arose. The existence of authority innocent agent is NOT liable emergency or other unusual conditions may operate to invest in an agent authority to meet the emergency, Art. 1898. If the agent contracts in the name of theprovided: (PURE) 1. The agents enlarged authority is exercised for principal, exceeding the scope of his authority, and the principals protection the principal does not ratify the contract, it shall be 2. The agent is unable to communicate with void if the party with whom the agent contracted is principal; aware of the limits of the powers granted by the 3. The means adopted are reasonable under the principal. In this case, however, the agent is liable if circumstances; he undertook to secure the principal's ratification. (n) 4. The emergency really exists; Art. 1899. If a duly authorized agent acts in accordance with the orders of the principal, the latter When 3rd person repudiate the contract cannot set up the ignorance of the agent as to Before actual ratification by the principal, or before the principal has signified his willingness to ratify the circumstances whereof he himself was, or ought to agents acts. have been, aware. (n) Art. 1900 . So far as third persons are concerned, an Effect of the principal receiving the benefits of act is deemed to have been performed within the the transaction: scope of the agent's authority, if such act is within 0 He is deemed to have ratified it. A principal may the terms of the power of attorney, as written, even if not accept the benefits of a transaction and at the the agent has in fact exceeded the limits of his same time repudiate its burdens authority according to an understanding between the principal and the Conditions for Ratification QuickTime and a agent. (n) TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor 1. The principal must have capacity and power to are needed to see this picture. ratify Art. 1901. A third person cannot set up the fact that 2. He must have had knowledge of material facts the agent has exceeded his powers, if the principal 3. He must ratify the acts in its entirety has ratified, or has signified his willingness to ratify 4. The act must be capable of ratification the agent's acts. (n) 5. The act must be done in behalf of the principal 0 To be effective, ratification need Art. 1902. A third person with whom the agent wishes not be communicated or made to contract on behalf of the principal may require the known to the agent or the third presentation of the power of attorney, party. The act or
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proceedings is not deemed ratification where the principals action is undertaken to avert a greater loss Robinson v. rather than to assert a Borse Ratification is gain. spelled out when the principal brings legal proceedings to NOTE: Agent always enforce the liable for fraud but not contract entered for negligence, which into by the shall be judged with more or less rigor by unauthorized agent, subject to the courts, according qualification, to whether the agency however, that the was or was not for bringing of legal compensation. Effect Exception(s) 1. Binds principal; In behalf of the principal, 2. Agent not personally liable within the scope of authority Contract is unenforceable as against Without or beyond scope of the principal but binds the agent to authority the third person

Agent liable if he: 1. Expressly makes himself liable 2. Exceeds the limits of his authority without giving the parties sufficient notice of his powers Binding on the principal when: 1. Ratified or 2. The principal allowed the agent to act as though he had full powers

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When the transaction involves things belonging to the principal: 2. Principal has no cause of action 1. Remedy of the principal - damages for rd against the 3 parties and vice agents failure to comply with the versa agency 2. Remedies of the third person If the case falls under the general rule, he can sue the agent. But when the contract involves things belonging to the principal, he can sue the principal. But if it cannot be determined without litigation who is liable, he can sue both. 1. Not binding on the principal; 1. Insofar
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unlawfully deprived With misrepresentations by the agent 1. Authorized - principal still liable 2. Beyond the scope of the agents authority General Rule: Principal not liable principa Exception: l takes advantage of a contract or receives benefits made under false representation of his agent 3. For the agents own benefit principal still liable; agents motive immaterial 1. Principal still responsible for the acts contracted by the agent rd with respect to 3 persons; Principal 2. , however, may seek recourse from the agent Principal civilly liable so long as the tort is committed by the agent while performing his duties in furtherance of the principals business Principal is liable for damages Only the agent is liable for damages

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Art. 1903. The commission agent shall be responsible for the goods received by him in the terms and conditions and as described in the consignment, unless upon receiving them he should make a written statement of the damage and deterioration suffered by the same. (n) Art. 1904 . The commission agent who handles goods of the same kind and mark, which belong to different owners, shall distinguish them by countermarks, and designate the merchandise respectively belonging to each principal. (n) Art. 1905. The commission agent cannot, without the express or implied consent of the principal,
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commission agent shall be entitled to any interest or benefit, which may result from such sale. (n) Commission Agent: One whose Art. 1906. Should the commission agent, with authority of the principal, business is to receive and sell goods sell on credit, he shall so inform the principal, with a statement of the for a commission and who is names of the buyers. Should he fail to do so, the sale shall be deemed to entrusted by the principal with the have been made for cash possession of goods to be sold, and usually selling in his own name.

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Distinction between Ordinary Agent & Commission Agent Ordinary Agent Commission Agent Acts for and in behalf of May act in his own name his principal or in that of the principal Need not have Must be in possession of possessio n of the the thing he disposes principals goods Distinctions between Commission Agent & Broker Commission Agent Broker Engaged in the purchase No custody or and sale for a principal of possession of the thing disposes merel personal property which he ; y a has to be placed in his go-between, an possession and disposal intermediary between the seller and the buyer Has a relation with principal, buyer or seller, and property which is the object of the transaction Maintains no relation with th whic e thing h he purchases or sells

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Obligations of a Commission Agent: 1. Responsible for the goods received by him, as described in the consignment, UNLESS upon receiving them he should make a written statement of the damage and deterioration suffered by the same 2. If goods are of the same kind and mark but belonging to different owners, make a distinction by counter marks and designate the merchandise respectively belonging to each principal cannot, without consent of the principal, sell on credit; should he do, principal may demand payment in cash, but the commission agent entitled to any interest/benefit which may result from such sale 3. If an agent receiving guarantee commission (a del credere agent), bears the risk of collection and pay the principal the proceeds of the sale
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Art. 1910. The principal must comply with all the obligations which the agent may have contracted within the scope of his authority. As for any obligation wherein the agent has exceeded his power, the principal is not bound except when he ratifies it expressly or tacitly. (1727) Art. 1912. The principal must advance to the agent, should the latter so request, the sums necessary for the execution of the agency. Should the agent have advanced them, the principal must reimburse him therefor, even if the business or undertaking was not successful, provided the agent is free from all fault. The reimbursement shall include interest on the sums advanced, from the day on which the advance was made. (1728) Art. 1913 . The principal must also indemnify the agent for all the damages which the execution of the agency may have caused the latter, without fault or negligence on his part. (1729) Art. 1915. If two or more persons have appointed an agent for a common transaction or undertaking, they shall be solidarily liable to the agent for all the consequences of the agency. (1731) Art. 1916. When two persons contract with regard to the same thing, one of them with the agent and the other with the principal, and the two contracts are incompatible with each other, that of prior date shall be preferred, without prejudice to the provisions of Article 1544. (n) Art. 1917. In the case referred to in the preceding article, if the agent has acted in good faith, the principal shall be liable in damages to the third person whose contract must be rejected. If the agent acted in bad faith, he alone shall be responsible. (n) Obligations of the Principal to the Agent: 1. Comply with all the obligations agent contracted in representation of the principal 2. Advance sums necessary for the execution of the agency, when agent so requests; liable for reimbursement regardless of the undertakings success whenever agent had advanced & has no fault; includes interest
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by him provided the agent is free from fault 4. Indemnify the agent for all the damages which the execution of the agency may have caused the latter without fault or negligence onAgents Right of Retention: 1. Specific (only for those goods connected with the his part agency) and 5. Pay the agent the compensation agreed upon or 2. Until the principal effects the reimbursement and the reasonable value of the latters services pays the indemnity Liability of 3rd persons to the Principal: 1. In Contract a 3rd person is liable to the principal upon contracts entered into by his agent, as if the Art. 1918 . The principal is not liable for the expenses incurred by theagentinstructions, unless the benefits in contract; contract has been entered into by the principal. 1. If the wish the availin contravention of the principal's should from to the following cases: derived agent acted himself of the latter 2. When the expenses were due to the fault of 2. In Tort the 3rd persons tort liability to the principal, the agent; insofar as the agent is involved in the tort, arises in 3 3. When the agent incurred them with situations: knowledge that an unfavorable result would a. Where the 3rd person damages or injures ensue, if the principal was not aware thereof; property or interest of the principal in the 4. When it was stipulated that the expenses possession of the agent would be borne by the agent, or that the latter 2. Where the 3rd person colludes with the would be allowed only a certain sum. (n) agent to injure/defraud the principal 3. Where the 3rd person induces the agent to violate his contract with the principal toPrincipals Liability for Expenses: betray the trust reposed upon him by theGeneral Rule: Principal is liable for the expenses principal. incurred by the agent Exceptions: (AFUS) Requisites forare 2 or more principals 1. There solidary liability of principals: 1. If the agent acted in contravention of the 2. The principals have all concurred in the principal's instructions, unless principal appointment of the same agent derives benefits from the contract 3. The agent is appointed for a common transaction 2. When the expenses were due to the fault of or undertaking the agent 3. When the agent incurred them with Note: The rule in Art. 1915 applies even when the knowledge that an unfavorable result would appointments were made by the principals in separate ensue, if the principal was not aware thereof acts, provided that they are for the same transaction. The solidarity arises from the common interest of the Should it be immovable property, the ownership shall principals and not from the act of constituting the agency. Rule where 2 persons contract separately with agent and principal Two persons may contract separately with the agent and the principal with regard to the same
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belong to the person acquiring it who in good faith first recorded it in the Registry of Property. Should there be no inscription, the ownership shall pertain to the person who in good faith was first in the possession; and, in the absence thereof, to the person who presents the oldest title, provided there is good faith. Page 185 of 297

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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 Art. 1911. Even when the agent has exceeded his authority, the principal is solidarily liable with the agent if the former allowed the latter to act as though he had full powers. (n) beginning Substance of ratification is confirmation of an authorized acts or conduct after it has been done Substance of estoppel is the principals inducement to another to act to his prejudice

Distinction between Apparent Authority & Authority by Estoppel Apparent Authority Authority by Estoppel Though not actually Where the principal, by Who can be estopped toto deny professing to act as granted, principal agency? his negligence, permits 1. Estoppel of asserted one his agency the third agent estopped denyprincipal and which he against interested in the transaction in both persons his Agentis engaged knowingly permits/holds his agent to exercise 2. Estoppel by the Principal out the agent as powers not granted to 1. As to agent one knowing possessing the him, even though the another is acting as his agent necessary powers to act principal may have no and fails to repudiate his acts, notice or knowledge of or accept the benefits of them, in a certain way the conduct of the agent will be estopped to deny the agency as against such other 2. As to sub-agent for the principal to be estopped from CHAPTER 4: MODES OF EXTINGUISHING denying his liability to a third AGENCY person, he must have known or be charged with knowledge of the transaction and the terms of Agency is Extinguished: (EDWARD)of the period for 1. By the expiration agency which the was constituted. the agreement between the 2. By the death, civil interdiction, agent and sub-agent insanity or insolvency of the 3. As to third persons one who principal or of the agent; knows that another is acting as 3. By the withdrawal of the agent; his agent or permitted another 4. By the accomplishment of to appear as his agent, to the the object or purpose of the injury of third persons who have agency; dealt with the apparent agent as 5. By its revocation; such in good faith and in the 6. By the dissolution of the firm or exercise of reasonable corporation which entrusted or prudence, is estopped to deny accepted the agency(Art. the agency 1919) 3. Estoppel of Third Persons a third person, having dealt with one as an agent may be 0 The list not exclusive; causes particular only to estopped to deny the agency as against the agency; may be extinguished by the modes of principal, agent or 3rd persons in interest extinguishment of obligations in general 4. Estoppel of the Government - government whenever they are applicable, like loss of the neither estopped by the mistake/error of its thing and novation agents; may be estopped through affirmative acts TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor 0 Agency is TERMINATED, as a matter of law, of its officers acting within the scope of their upon the outbreak of war. authority Presumption of Continuance of Agency 0 It means that when once shown to have existed, Distinction between Ratification and Estoppel an agency relation will be presumed to have Ratification Estoppel continued, in the absence of anything to show Rests on intention Rests on prejudice its termination. Affects the entire Affects only relevant Continuance of Agency transaction from the parts of the transaction Parties must be 1. Present, 2. Capacitated and 3. Solvent
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in good faith. (1738) Modes of extinguishing an agency, generally: 1. Agreement 2. Subsequent acts of the parties which may be either: Exceptions to Extinguishment by Death 1. By the act of both parties or by mutual 1. If the agency is coupled with an interest consent 2. If the act of the agent was executed without the 2. By the unilateral act of one of them knowledge of the death of the principal and the 3. By operation of law third person who contracted with the agent acted in good faith Note: Even if the reason for extinguishing the agency is 3. To avoid damage not true, the agent cannot insist on reinstatement. The 4. If it has been constituted in the common interest agent can only demand damages. of the principal and of the agent, or in the interest of a third person who has accepted the stipulation in his favor What happens of the subject matter of the agency is lost or destroyed? In the absence of any agreement by the parties Art. 1932. If the agent dies, his heirs must notify the to the contrary, the loss or destruction of the subjectprincipal thereof, and in the meantime adopt such matter of the agency terminates the agents authority tomeasures as the circumstances may demand in the deal with reference to it interest of the latter. (1739) Exceptions: detriment was destroyed that whichto either party without substantial 2. if the destroyed subject matter was not in fact essential to the contract Can the heirs continue the agency? 3. a partial loss or destruction General Rule: agency calls for personal services on the part of the agent; rights & obligations are not Form of renunciation: transmissible It is not always necessary for the agent to Exceptions: renounce the agency expressly. He can do so a. Agency by operation of law, or a presumed impliedly, such as: or tacit agency 1. where he has conducted himself in a manner 2. Agency is coupled with an interest in the incompatible with his duties as agent subject matter of the agency (ex. power 2. when he abandons the object of his agency of sale in a mortgage). and acts for himself in committing a fraud upon his principals Exceptions to Extinguishment Upon Loss or 3. when he files a complaint against the principal Destruction of Subject Matter and adopts an antagonistic attitude towards him 1) If it is possible to substitute other material for that which was destroyed without substantial detriment to either party or if the destroyed Art. 1930. The agency shall remain in full force and subject matter was not in fact essential to the effect even after the death of the principal, if contract; it has been constituted inthe common interest of TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor 2) A partial loss or destruction does not always the latter and of theareneededagent,tosee thisorpicturein.the result in a complete termination of the agency, interest of a third person who has accepted the and under such circumstances, while the agency stipulation in his favor. (n) may be ended in so far as the destroyed property is concerned, it may continue in existence as to Art. 1931. Anything done by the agent, without other property not affected knowledge of the death of the principal or of any 1) If the loss brought about by the other cause which extinguishes the agency, is valid principal (ex.. principal sells and shall be fully effective with respect to third subject matter to another party persons who may have contracted with him even if an agent has been constituted in reference to it), principal liable for damages for his wrongful terminating act; if subject matter is lost without principals fault, no liability assumed by him
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Art. 1926. A general power of attorney is revoked by a special one granted to another agent, as regards the special matter involved in the latter. Change of Circumstance: General Rule: when there is a basic change in the(n) circumstances surrounding the transaction, which as not Art. 1927. An agency cannot be revoked if a bilateral contemplated by the parties and which would reasonably contract depends upon it, or if it is the means of lead the agent to believe that the principal would not desire him to act, the authority of the agent is terminated fulfilling an obligation already contracted, or if a partner is appointed manager of a partnership in the Exceptions: 1. If the original circumstances are restoredcontract of partnership and his removal from the within a reasonable period of time, themanagement is unjustifiable. (n) agent's authority may be revived Art. 1928. The agent may withdraw from the agency 2. Where the agent has reasonable doubts as by giving due notice to the principal. If the latter to whether the principal would desire him to should suffer any damage by reason of the act, his authority will not be terminated if he withdrawal, the agent must indemnify him therefor, acts reasonably unless the agent should base his withdrawal upon 3. Where the principal and agent are in close the impossibility of continuing the performance of daily contact, the agent's authority to act will the agency without grave detriment to himself. not terminate upon a change of (1736a) circumstances if the agent knows the principal is aware of the change and does notArt. 1929. The agent, even if he should withdraw from give him new instructions the agency for a valid reason, must continue to act until the principal has had reasonable opportunity to take the necessary steps to meet the situation. Art. 1920. The principal may revoke the agency at (1737a) will, and compel the agent to return the document evidencing the agency. Such revocation may be express or implied. (1733a) Revocation: Termination of the agency by the Art. 1921. If the agency has been entrusted for thesubsequent act of the principal purpose of contracting with specified persons, its Renunciation/Withdrawal: Termination of the agency by revocation shall not prejudice the latter if they were the subsequent act of the agent not given notice thereof. (1734) Art. 1922. If the agent had general powers, revocation May the agency be extinguished at will? of the agency does not prejudice third persons who 1. AGENT may do so but subject to the contractual acted in good faith and without knowledge of the obligations owing the principal (i.e. fixed period of revocation. Notice of the revocation in a newspaper time for the agency or purpose not yet of general circulation is a sufficient warning to third accomplished); persons. (n) 1. Expressly or impliedly 1. conducted himself in a Art. 1923. The appointment of a new agent for the manner incompatible same business or transaction revokes the previous with his duties; agency from the day on which notice thereof was 2. abandons the object of given to the former agent, without prejudice to the agency and acts for provisions of the two preceding himself in committing a articles. (1735a) QuickTime and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are fraud upon his principal; needed to see this picture. 3. he files a complaint Art. 1924. The agency is revoked if the principal against the principal and directly manages the business entrusted to the adopts an antagonistic agent, dealing directly with third persons. (n) attitude towards him with just cause - give due notice Art. 1925. When two or more principals have granted without just cause - liable for a power of attorney for a common transaction, any damages if agent suffers damages one of them may revoke the same without the thereby UNLESS the consent of the others. (n)
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Necessity of Notice of Revocation 1. As to the agent - express notice always necessary; sufficient notice if the party to be notified actually agent should base his withdrawal knows, or has reason to know, a fact indicating that upon the impossibility of continuing his authority has been terminated/suspended; the performance of the agency revocation without notice to the agent will not render without grave detriment to himself invalid an act done in pursuance of the authority 2. The mere fact that the agent violates his 2. As to 3rd persons express notice necessary instructions does not amount to renunciation, and 3. As to former customers - actual notice must be although he may thus render himself liable to the given to them because they always assume the principal, he does not cease to become an agent. continuance of the agency relationship 4. As to other persons - notice by publication is 2. PRINCIPAL may also revoke the agency at enough will Exception: agency coupled with interest 1. When a bilateral contract depends uponEffect of Extinguishment Without Notice the agency 0 Act of agent deemed valid insofar as 3 rd parties 2. When the agency is the means of acting in good faith and without knowledge of fulfilling an obligation already contracted revocation 3. When a partner is appointed as manager of a partnership in the contract of partnership and his removal from the management is unjustifiable. Exception to the exception: when the agent acts to defraud the principal

Implied Revocation of Agency 1. Principal appoints a new agent for the same business or transaction, only if there is incompatibility); effective as between the principal and the agent only if communicated to the agent; does not prejudice rights of third persons acting in good faith without knowledge of the revocation 2. Principal directly manages the business entrusted to the agent, dealing directly with 3rd persons Effect of Issuance of a Special Power of Attorney: The general power is impliedly revoked as to matters covered by the special power because a special power naturally prevails over a general power. Principals Liability for Damages despite Revocation:
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