BOOK TWO

In short

This law, the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, governs property, personal non-property, and family relationships, establishing the foundational rules and principles for these interactions. It outlines how civil laws are applied, interpreted, and sourced, including provisions for international cases.

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 other public law matters, where not otherwise regulated.
• The principles guiding 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.
• State institutions and persons with obligations towards the state, concerning property relationships.

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 in cases established by laws or court judgments, to protect public order, morals, health, life, property, rights, and lawful interests.
• The primary sources of civil law are the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania, this Code, other laws, and international treaties.
• Ignorance or improper understanding of laws does not exempt from sanctions or justify non-compliance.