The principle of proportionality and European contract law

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Abstract

The paper investigates the role of the principle of proportionality within contract law, in balancing the rights and obligations of the contracting parties. It illustrates that the principle of proportionality is one of the general principles which govern contractual relations, and as such it is an underlying principle of more specific rules of EU contract law. Furthermore, it is investigated whether the principle of proportionality can in addition play a role as an autonomous principle, apart from more specific rules. Finally, some general conclusions about the principle of proportionality in contract law will be formulated.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRules and principles in European contract law
EditorsJ. Rutgers, P. Sirena
Place of PublicationCambridge
PublisherIntersentia
Pages69-98
ISBN (Print)978-17-8068-257-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

Publication series

SeriesEuropean Contract Law and Theory
Number1

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