Practice question
An agent faces a conflict between the principal’s interests and the agent’s personal interests and prefers the latter, causing damage. Which rule applies?
- Article 1889 makes the agent liable for damages in the stated conflict
- The agent always has absolute priority
- Agency erases every conflict concern
- The principal automatically consents by appointing an agent
- Only a notary can have a conflict
Legal references
- Civil Code, Article 1889: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360
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