BOOK TWO

In short

This law, the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, sets out the fundamental rules for property, personal non-property, and family relationships, and establishes how civil laws are created, interpreted, and applied, including when foreign laws can be used.

What it regulates

• Property relationships and related personal non-property relationships.
• Family relationships.
• The application of civil laws to relationships involving state institutions, taxation, and the state budget, where public law does not regulate them.
• The principles for regulating civil relationships, such as equality of rights, freedom of contract, and judicial protection.

Who it concerns

• Individuals and entities involved in property, personal non-property, and family relationships within the Republic of Lithuania.
• Courts and state institutions responsible for interpreting and applying civil laws.

Key points

• Civil relationships are regulated by principles including equality of rights, inviolability of property, and freedom of contract.
• Civil rights can only be limited by law or court judgment to protect public order, morals, health, life, property, rights, and lawful interests.
• The Constitution, the Civil Code, other laws, and international treaties are the sources of civil law.
• Foreign law can apply to civil relationships if provided by international treaties, agreements, or Lithuanian laws, but not if it contradicts public order in Lithuania.