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NeCede's

Maxim 6.6.9

He who does a benefit for another on my behalf is considered as doing it for me.

Qui facit per alterum pro me, facit per se.

Source: 2 Inst. 501; Weisman, 12j Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

The acts of an authorized agent bind the principal — but the agency must trace to a lawful grant of authority.

Where this applies

  • My agent negotiated a deal on my behalf — am I bound by what they agreed to?
  • A lawyer settled my case without telling me the terms — am I stuck with that?

Topics

Agency

Legal domains

contract

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 6.6.9 — He who does a benefit for another on my behalf is considered as doing it for me. — 2 Inst. 501; Weisman, 12j (Qui facit per alterum pro me, facit per se.)

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