V GC 409/21
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Contractual penalty imposed on carrier for breach of transport contract terms.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedUstawa 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
AI generatedAct on Road Freight Transport
Full text
Naliczenie kary umownej jest możliwe po wystąpieniu przesłanek do jej naliczenia wynikających z umowy przewozu.