Civil Code Article 551
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.
In the case specified in the preceding article, when the extinction of the mandate would be prejudicial to the interests of the principal, the mandatory, his successors or his guardian shall continue the dealing of the affairs, until the principal, his successors or his guardian themselves can continue to deal the said affairs.
中文原文 民法第551條
前條情形，如委任關係之消滅，有害於委任人利益之虞時，受任人或其繼承人或其法定代理人，於委任人或其繼承人或其法定代理人能接受委任事務前，應繼續處理其事務。