Civil Law, 2011 Bar — Question 76

MULTIPLE CHOICE

X, who was abroad, phoned his brother, Y, authorizing him to sell X's parcel of land in Pasay. X sent the title to Y by courier service. Acting for his brother, Y executed a notarized deed of absolute sale of the land to Z after receiving payment. What is the status of the sale? A) Valid, since a notarized deed of absolute sale covered the transaction and full payment was made. B) Void, since X should have authorized agent Y in writing to sell the land. C) Valid, since Y was truly his brother X's agent and entrusted with the title needed to effect the sale. D) Valid, since the buyer could file an action to compel X to execute a deed of sale.

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