The Abolition of the Concept of “Causa” in French Civil Law

Abstract Causa is a subjective motive that determines the content of obligation or material interest, which encourages party to trade enter into an taking on associated burdens. In countries continental (mainland) Europe belong Romano-Germanic law system, such as Germany, France, and Italy, goal (objective) parties trade, causa, legally significant. theory Civil there general principle – any arises for some purpose, called basis obligation. individual interest meets requirements legal system. France was one last European did not recognise contingency regulating binding force contract. practice, courts have faced criticism concept causation from both doctrine enforcement practice. 2016, significant reform French obligations. Legal science, undeservedly, attach due importance most noticeable innovations within framework mentioned abolition “causa” (reason, basis) contract, until recently original features originated Roman law, fixed in Napoleonic Code. this article, theoretical provisions causa civil Code, were investigated, corresponding conclusions drawn.