This dissertation focuses on the principle of good faith and on the principle of good faith and fair dealing. The differences between the two mentioned principles and the problems with terminology are covered. The author suggests and reasons for her own terminological solution. Furthermore, the dissertation discusses on the general delimitation of the two principles, their content and relation to other related principles. Moreover, it focuses on the legal frame of good faith and good faith and fair dealing principles including historical and comparative aspects of the issue. The author of the dissertation describes the practical impact of the two principles in question and compares the recent and current legal regulation. She analyses the practical impact of the principles of good faith and good faith and fair dealing in commercial relations: not only in the business contractual law but also in the life of a business corporation. Furthermore, the relevant judicature is covered including the delimitation of its possible applicability on the current legal regulation.

Šio magistro darbo objektas – sąžiningumo pareigos turinys ikisutartiniuose santykiuose. 2000 m. liepos 18 d. priimtas naujasis Lietuvos Respublikos civilinis kodeksas įtvirtino, kad pagrindinė abipusė šalių pareiga ikisutartiniuose santykiuose yra pareiga elgtis sąžiningai. Kadangi sąžiningumo pareigos ikisutartinių santykių etape taikymo praktika Lietuvoje yra besiformuojanti, o kilus ginčui tarp šalių šios pareigos turinys dažnai nevienodai suprantamas, pripažįstama, kad yra svarbu užtikrinti nuoseklų sąžiningumo pareigos aiškinimą ir jos taikymo mechanizmą. Siekiant išanalizuoti pagrindinius sąžiningumo pareigos ikisutartiniuose santykiuose elementus, magistro darbe nagrinėjami bendrieji ikisutartinių santykių ir sąžiningumo klausimai. Pabrėžiama, kad šiandien tarp šalių susiklosčiusių santykių dėl sandorio sudarymo sudėtingumas lemia, jog klasikinį sutarties sudarymo modelį „oferta ir akceptas“ dažnai papildo ilgesnė ar trumpesnė derybų stadija. Naudojant lyginamąjį, sisteminį, istorinį ir ekonominį tyrimo metodus, pagrindinėje magistro darbo dalyje analizuojami teisės normose nustatyti ir teismų praktikos bei doktrinos suformuoti pagrindiniai sąžiningumo pareigos ikisutartiniuose santykiuose elementai: reikalavimas derėtis tik turint tikslą sudaryti sutartį, reikalavimas nenutraukti toli pažengusių derybų be objektyvių priežasčių, reikalavimas vykdyti preliminarius susitarimus, reikalavimas vesti tik sąžiningas lygiagrečias derybas, pareiga atskleisti informaciją ir... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The object of this master thesis is the content of the duty of good faith in precontractual relations. The new Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, adopted on 18th July 2000, established that the duty of good faith is the main mutual duty of the parties in precontractual relations. Taking into account that in Lithuania the application of the duty of good faith in precontractual stage is developing and parties usually understand the content of this duty differently in litigation process, the importance to ensure the consistent interpretation and application of the duty of good faith is emphasized. In order to analyze the principal elements of the content of the duty of good faith in precontractual relations, the main issues of precontractual relations and good faith are examined in this master thesis. A great attention is paid to the conclusion that nowadays the complex process of formation of contracts determines that the classic rule of “offer and acceptance” is usually supplemented with negotiations stage. On the basis of comparative, systematic, historic and economic methods, the following principal elements of the duty of good faith in precontractual relations, established by the laws or determined by jurisprudence and case law, are analyzed in the main part of this master thesis: requirement to enter into negotiations and continue them only with intention to reach an agreement, requirement not to break off advanced negotiations without unjustified reasons... [to full text]

In the UK and Saudi Arabia, it is necessary for the contracting parties in insurance contracts to comply with the requirement of the doctrine of utmost good faith. In recent years, the doctrine of utmost good faith and the mutual duties of the contracting parties have developed in different ways in each jurisdiction. Both jurisdictions provide consumer protection in insurance markets by Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representation) Act 2012 in the UK and Insurance Consumer Protection Principles 2014 in Saudi Arabia. However, there are many differences between the conduct of each jurisdiction since the coming into force of the Insurance Act 2015 in the UK, which revolutionised the insurance law in several key areas. This thesis particularly aims to critically analyse the reform of the doctrine of utmost good faith and looks at how the current reform impacts on the interpretation of this doctrine between the UK and Saudi jurisdictions. This study critically analyses the insureds’ pre-contractual duties for consumers and businesses in the UK with a comparison to Saudi law.

O estudo é dedicado à investigação da figura da suppressio (Verwirkung), modalidade de abuso de direito fundada na violação à boa-fé objetiva, originada na prática jurisprudencial alemã. A pesquisa lança bases dogmáticas sobre a natureza jurídica da suppressio, seus pressupostos, efeitos, fundamento legal e axiológico, limites e interações com figuras análogas. Dedica-se, ainda, à análise da jurisprudência brasileira sobre o tema, em comentários a julgados específicos reputados mais significativos à fixação dos pontos controversos da disciplina. O recurso ao direito estrangeiro é frequente, dada mesmo a origem europeia da suppressio, mas a metodologia não é comparatista. O objetivo é compreender e criar um perfil tipicamente nacional da suppressio, com elevada operatividade que confira segurança jurídica em seu manejo. / The study is devoted to the investigation of the suppressio (Verwirkung), a type of abuse of rights based on the violation of the objective good faith, which originated in the German case law. The research throws dogmatic bases regarding the legal nature of suppressio, the requirements for its use, the effects arising therefrom, legal basis and axiological foundation, limits and interactions with similar figures. Further, the research dedicated itself to the analysis of the Brazilian case law on the subject, through comments specific to the precedents in which the controversial points of the discipline could be better analyzed. The use of foreign law is continuous throughout the text, mainly due to the European origin of suppressio, but the methodology is not one of comparative law. The goal is to understand and create a typically national profile for suppressio with high operability that ensures legal certainty in its management.

Magister Legum - LLM / Good faith is an open ended concept which refers to fair and honest dealings. The function of this concept is to give expression to the community’s sense of what is fair, just and reasonable. The concept of good faith has and continues to acquire a meaning wider than mere honesty or the absence of subjective bad faith. It is an objective concept that includes other abstract values such as justice, reasonableness, fairness and equity. There is competition between the two underlying values or cornerstones of the law of contract, namely that of sanctity of contract (pacta sunt servanda) and fairness.

The majority of established legal systems are predisposed to the express recognition of good faith in contract. The apparent pressure for harmonisation of contract law arising from globalisation and political union will necessitate the Anglo-Commonwealth common law countries addressing their historical resistance to the observance of a general obligation of good faith. Accordingly this thesis appraises whether there is a requirement for a universal doctrine of good faith in New Zealand contractual relationships. The manuscript focuses on a prospective common law doctrine operating primarily as a rule of construction. It identifies the limits of such a judicial doctrine including its probable lack of application to non-contractual dealings and the likely need for a legislative duty if contracting parties are to be precluded from excluding the obligation. The characteristics of the subject doctrine are explored including the potential definition and uses of good faith. Whilst it is shown that good faith serves an important role in contract law, the analysis reveals that there is no current requirement for an express doctrine within New Zealand. The entrenched ‘piecemeal’ approach synonymous with Anglo-New Zealand contract law is not demonstrably deficient when gauged against the reasonable expectations of contracting parties. The current methodology is preferred to a general, unfamiliar and uncertain good faith principle which is likely to be reduced to equate with the existing New Zealand law in any event. Further, duties consonant with good faith may enhance economic efficiency but not in some instances. Good faith is therefore best imposed in specific circumstances rather than as a universal doctrine. Likewise, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that New Zealand is impaired in the international arena due to a lack of good faith despite pressure for New Zealand to accord with widespread overseas practice. The principle is of minimal utility in international trade where commercial certitude is paramount. Although an imperfect exemplar, the unresolved issues pertaining to contractual good faith in domestic American law confirms the identified reservations associated with the subject doctrine.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Erlangen.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Marburg.

Doctoral thesis--Universität Bern, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-388) and index.

O estudo é dedicado à investigação da figura da suppressio (Verwirkung), modalidade de abuso de direito fundada na violação à boa-fé objetiva, originada na prática jurisprudencial alemã. A pesquisa lança bases dogmáticas sobre a natureza jurídica da suppressio, seus pressupostos, efeitos, fundamento legal e axiológico, limites e interações com figuras análogas. Dedica-se, ainda, à análise da jurisprudência brasileira sobre o tema, em comentários a julgados específicos reputados mais significativos à fixação dos pontos controversos da disciplina. O recurso ao direito estrangeiro é frequente, dada mesmo a origem europeia da suppressio, mas a metodologia não é comparatista. O objetivo é compreender e criar um perfil tipicamente nacional da suppressio, com elevada operatividade que confira segurança jurídica em seu manejo. / The study is devoted to the investigation of the suppressio (Verwirkung), a type of abuse of rights based on the violation of the objective good faith, which originated in the German case law. The research throws dogmatic bases regarding the legal nature of suppressio, the requirements for its use, the effects arising therefrom, legal basis and axiological foundation, limits and interactions with similar figures. Further, the research dedicated itself to the analysis of the Brazilian case law on the subject, through comments specific to the precedents in which the controversial points of the discipline could be better analyzed. The use of foreign law is continuous throughout the text, mainly due to the European origin of suppressio, but the methodology is not one of comparative law. The goal is to understand and create a typically national profile for suppressio with high operability that ensures legal certainty in its management.