Book 7 On Special Contracts Submitted To Parliament

The long-awaited proposal regarding Book 7 of the new Civil Code was submitted to Parliament on 16 April. Book 7 deals with "special contracts" such as sale, lease and service agreements (amongst which construction agreements).

What is Book 7?

Book 7 follows Book 5 on general contract law and contains specific rules relating to various special contracts.

Special contract law sometimes has a supporting function in the sense that, if it concerns a special contract, one can use a legal framework adapted to that special contract in order to avoid possible unfair consequences should only general contract law apply.

Special contract law may also have a protective function, protecting either the weaker party in the special contract or the public interest.