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IX C 282/18 AI generated

Plaintiff's claim dismissed; creditor must prove debt existence, breach, and resulting damage under Civil Code Art. 471.

Case Number IX C 282/18
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim, ruling that the creditor failed to meet the evidentiary burden required by law. The plaintiff argued for payment based on a debt, while the defendant contested the validity and amount of the obligation. The court held that under Article 471 of the Civil Code, a creditor must explicitly prove the existence of the debt, the specific terms defining the debtor's conduct, the failure or improper performance, and the resulting damage.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 471 k.c.; The creditor is legally obligated to prove the existence of the debt, the specific terms defining the debtor's conduct, the failure or improper performance, and the resulting damage.

Keywords

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burden of proof civil liability debt existence damages assessment Civil Code Art. 471 evidentiary burden contractual obligation

Cited Legislation

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Art. 471 k.c.

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"Skoro żądanie powódki należy oceniać przez pryzmat przepisu art. 471 kc, trzeba zauważyć, że wierzyciel zmuszony był wykazać istnienie zobowiązania, a co się z tym wiąże - jego treść wyznaczającą powinne zachowanie się dłużnika, fakt jego niewykonania lun nienależytego wykonania oraz szkodę, jaka z tego wynika."