The interpretation of declarations of intent and contracts is a very difficult task, especially with regard to crossborder partners. Read the informative proceedings of the international conference in Katowice as to the topics:
– Interpretation of foreign law by German courts
– Theories of interpretation in private law
– Interpretation of contracts under the German BGB and under the CFR
– Interpretation of the juridical acts – a comparative perspective
– The ‘common’ interpretation of national law
– Iuris cogentis and iuris dispositivi rules / provisions in contract and corporate law
– Relevance of circumstances in which the contract was concluded
– Is there ‘the one true interpretation of a law’?
– Is the wording of the law a limitation for its interpretation?