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Odgovornost notara za prouzrokovanje štete
Responsibility for Damage Caused by Notary

Author(s): Ana Morait
Subject(s): Civil Law, Public Law
Published by: Pravni fakultet - Univerzitet u Zenici
Keywords: Notarial profession; personal responsibility; causing damage and compensation; compulsory insurance;

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses civil law liability of notaries, professional service providers for the different clients in the area of property. While performing their duties notaries can cause material damage and inflict injury on the property of their clients. Considering the significance of Notarial profession and its affirmation in domestic law, professional liability has been made much more strict in comparison to the standard attention of an averagely careful person. In terms of the created obligation for compensation for material damage, Legislator has imposed mandatory insurance of notary liability. The reason lies in the supposed amount of the monetary compensation which could presents an obstacle for efficient damage reimbursement by the notary if he was personally liable.

  • Issue Year: 11/2018
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 139-150
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Bosnian
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