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 within Lithuania, and also addresses how foreign laws apply in certain situations.

What it regulates

• Property relationships and related personal non-property relationships.
• Family relationships.
• Other personal non-property relationships, as specified by law.
• The application of foreign law to civil relationships.

Who it concerns

• Individuals and entities involved in property, personal non-property, and family relationships within the Republic of Lithuania.
• Parties involved in civil relationships that may be subject to foreign law.

Key points

• Civil relationships are regulated by principles such as equality of rights, inviolability of property, freedom of contract, and comprehensive judicial protection of civil rights.
• Civil rights can only be limited in cases established by laws or court judgments, to protect public order, good morals, health, life, property, rights, and lawful interests.
• The sources of civil law include the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania, this Code, other laws, and international treaties.
• Ignorance or improper understanding of laws does not excuse non-compliance or exempt from sanctions.