Set-off (compensatio): from Diversity to Unity
Comments on the Principles of European Contract Law, Part Three
Set-off (Verrechnung, compensation, compensazione) is still triggered in various legal systems by different modes and depends on various requirements. It may thus seem difficult to craft a unique solution for all European legal systems, which would take into account the specifities of all. The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) contain a rather convincing solution in order to harmonize Civil and Common Law solutions. This paper consists in a brief analysis of the new provisions of the PECL on set-off, within the historical and comparative understanding of the institution. Undoubtely, this should also enlighten the interpretation of Swiss provisions on set-off, especially the problematic retroactive effect of set-off.
Table of contents
- Introduction
- I. The operation of set-Off
- 1. From a procedural to a substantive device
- 2. Set-off by notice
- II. The substantive requirements
- 1. The cross-claim must be due
- 2. The declaring party must be entitled to perform
- 3. The question of liquidity (ascertainment)
- III. The effect of set-off
- 1. The principle of non-retroactivity of effects
- 2. The consequences of the ex-nunc effect
- 3. The peculiarity of plurality of claims and/or obligations
- Conclusion
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