Civil responsibility in Portugal

Abstract

The article considers the topical problems of protection of rights and responsibility in the implementation of the guarding function of civil law in Portugal. The article analyzes the concept, the basis, conditions and measures of contractual liability in international trade relations: damages. Besides, features of protection of rights when making deals with confusion as well as protection of property rights considered. The article contains a conclusion that Portuguese civil law proceeds from the principle of contractual responsibility for guilt as a prerequisite of liability. Duty of liability occurs regardless of fault only in cases specified in the law, we have allowed strict liability. The author came to the conclusion that the provisions of the Portuguese civil code for the shield of civil rights is interesting from the theoretical and practical perspectives in terms of comparative law and can be used by participants of foreign economic trade relations. This is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the protection of civil rights in international trade aimed at ensuring restoration of violated civil rights and interests to the full.