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V GC 409/21 AI generated

Contractual penalty imposed on carrier for breach of transport contract terms.

Case Number V GC 409/21
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court ruled in favor of the claimant, ordering the carrier to pay a contractual penalty for failing to deliver goods on time. The carrier argued that the delay was caused by force majeure, but the court found no evidence supporting this defense. Consequently, the court held that the strict terms of the transport contract were validly enforced.

Legislator headnote

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Ustawa o przewozie towarów drogowych; Naliczenie kary umownej: Court held that contractual penalties are enforceable upon proof of breach, rejecting force majeure defenses absent specific evidence.

Keywords

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contractual penalty transport contract force majeure breach of contract civil liability

Cited Legislation

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Act on Road Freight Transport

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Naliczenie kary umownej jest możliwe po wystąpieniu przesłanek do jej naliczenia wynikających z umowy przewozu.