Core Concepts in the Dutch Civil Code

INTRODUCTION VII

IN MEMORIAM
Understanding private law. On the work of Hans Nieuwenhuis, 1944-2015
M.T. Beumers, C.G. Breedveld-de Voogd, A.G. Castermans, E.J.M. Cornelissen,
R. de Graaff, M. Haentjens, J.J.H. Hermeling,
T. van der Linden, G.M. Veldt, S. Voskamp & J.A. van der Weide 1

PART I – Contract 15

1. The concept of nullity
Jac. Hijma 17

2. Redelijkheid en billijkheid: a view from English law
J. Cartwright 39

3. The impact of the ADR Directive on article 7:904 par. 1 DCC explored. What is ‘unacceptable according to standards of reasonableness and fairness’ after the implementation of the Directive?
M.W. Knigge & E.N. Verhage 61

4. Failure in performance of an obligation in Dutch law: a confusing mix of national, transnational and linguistic interpretation
M. van Kogelenberg 89

PART II – Tort 107

5. Harmonising tort law. Exploring the concept of fault
P.C.J. De Tavernier & J.A. van der Weide 109

6. Prescription. A private-law concept at the forefront of fundamental rights protection
R. de Graaff 141

PART III – Institution 167

7. Discharge of parental authority: considerations regarding the compatibility of the new provision of the Dutch Civil Code with the European Convention on Human Rights.
M.R. Bruning & S. Florescu 169
8. Some observations on the nature of the company, especially against the backdrop of the duty of directors to be guided by its best interests
C. de Groot 187

9. Shareholders’ right to put items on the agenda of the general meeting: colliding perspectives on a core right of shareholders
T.C.A. Dijkhuizen & J. Nijland 211