Civil Code Article 171

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

[The expression of intend in]A juridical act made by a person of no authority of agency may be withdrawn by the other party to the act before the acknowledgement of the principal, except where such other party knew of the absence of authority at the time of the act.
中文原文 民法第171條
無代理權人所為之法律行為,其相對人於本人未承認前,得撤回之。
但為法律行為時,明知其無代理權者,不在此限。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.