Contract Law in Slovak Republic - 9041133801 - 9789041133809

by: Josef Fiala, Jan Hurdík, Katarína Kirstová
August 2010, ISBN 9041133801
ISBN 13: 9789041133809
176 pp. Paperback

USD price: $92.00

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in Slovak Republic covers every aspect of the subject – definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of non-performance, damages, power of attorney, and much more. Lawyers who handle transnational contracts will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in terminology, application, and procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of contract law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes drafting considerations.

An introduction in which contracts are defined and contrasted to torts, quasi-contracts, and property is followed by a discussion of the concepts of ‘consideration’ or ‘cause’ and other underlying principles of the formation of contract. Subsequent chapters cover the doctrines of ‘relative effect’, termination of contract, and remedies for non-performance. The second part of the book, recognizing the need to categorize an agreement as a specific contract in order to determine the rules which apply to it, describes the nature of agency, sale, lease, building contracts, and other types of contract. Facts are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance.

Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Slovak Republic will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative contract law.

The Authors. List of Abbreviations. Preface. General Introduction. Introduction to the Law of Contracts. Selected Bibliography. Part I. General Principles of the Law of Contract Chapter 1. Formation. Chapter 2. Conditions of Substantive Validity. Chapter 3. The Content of a Contract. Chapter 4. Privity of Contract. Chapter 5. Termination of a Contract. Part II. Specific Contracts Chapter 1. Consumer Contract: General Provisions. Chapter 2. Sales. Chapter 3. Donation. Chapter 4. Contract for Work. Chapter 5. Loans. Chapter 6. Lease Contracts. Chapter 7. Mandate. Chapter 8. Bailment (Contract on Custody, Deposit). Chapter 9. Accommodation for a Short Term. Chapter 10. Transportation. Chapter 11. Agency Contracts (Brokerage). Chapter 12. Bank Businesses. Chapter 13. Insurance. Chapter 14. Civil Partnership. Chapter 15. Silent Partnership. Chapter 16. Private Annuity. Chapter 17. Wagering (Betting) and Gaming. Chapter 18. Public Competition. Chapter 19. Public Promises. Chapter 20. Package Tours (Travel Contract). Chapter 21. Contract for Operation of a Means of Transport. Chapter 22. Contract for Inspection Activities. Chapter 23. Quasi Contracts. Index