The legal validity of the “irrevocable” clause in powers of attorney

Abstract

The use of the “irrevocable” clause in power of attorney contracts, particularly in real estate transactions, has raised complex legal consequences and conflicts with the principle of free will in civil law. Through an analysis of the legal structure of the agency relationship and judicial practice, this paper demonstrates that the unilateral right to terminate a contract is a statutory right that cannot be excluded by ordinary agreement. By applying methods of legal analysis, case law examination, and empirical observation from notarial practice, the study identifies the lawful limits of applying such a clause and proposes a mechanism for enhanced professional oversight of notaries. Consequently, the paper clarifies the boundary between individual autonomy and the necessity of safeguarding legal order in civil transactions, offering legislative recommendations to prevent evasive practices and the infringement of property rights under the guise of simulated authorizations.