Article 1874

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is required when the agent will sell or encumber real property. A general power of attorney is not enough — it must specifically authorize the transaction.

Key point

To sell or mortgage someone else's land, you need a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) — a general POA is insufficient.

Official text — RA 386

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