When the intermediary is acting on behalf of the principal within the limits of
his power, and the third party knew or had to know him as an intermediary, his acts shall bind
the principaldirectly to the third party referred to in article 169 above, unless it is clear from the
circumstances, notably by reference toacommissionorbrokerage contract,thatthe intermediary
meant to act only for himself.
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In force from 15 December 2010
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