Civil Code Article 224

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.

A debtor shall be responsible for the intentional or negligent acts of his agent and of the person performing the obligation for him to the same extent as he is responsible for his own intentional or negligent acts. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
中文原文 民法第224條
債務人之代理人或使用人,關於債之履行有故意或過失時,債務人應與自己之故意或過失負同一責任。
但當事人另有訂定者,不在此限。

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