Freedom and Interpretation of Contracts in Civil Law

Description

This Skill Bit talks about how civil law respects freedom of contract and prioritizes consumer protection over party autonomy compared to common law. Civil law often includes statutory limitations on contract terms and requires specific formalities for enforceability. Civil law prioritizes contract language and expressed intentions for interpretation. Unlike common law’s contextual approach, civil law is more formalistic, focusing on the literal meaning of words.

Duration approx. 4 Min.

Tier: proficiency