NEW CIVIL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND REASONS FOR ITS ENACTMENT

Serbia is a country with a long legal tradition that spans from the Middle Ages (Dusan’s Code) to the new century and the enactment of the Civil Code in 1844, that was abrogated in 1946. Our country’s commitment to the European integration and to becoming EU member implies the elaboration of a civil code. Thus, Serbia would join the group of countries which have regulated civil and legal issues by the enactment of a civil code.
Codified legal solutions will contribute to considerably increased legal and social security of all legal entities. The preventive effect of numerous provisions of this document, particularly as regards liability for damage caused and indemnity, is of great importance. For this reason, improvements in people’s everyday life and in the operation of legal entities are anticipated. Harmonization of legal solutions with the EU law will accelerate the necessary integration processes which are the essential pre-condition for the further successful advancement of Serbia, itscitizens and legal entities.