THE RHYTHM AND BLUES OF CURACAO CONTRACT LAW

Principle of fairness and reasonableness

When considered in the perspective of the laws of Curacao, the reliance on or the enforcement of contractual terms and conditions contained in any agreement, may under certain circumstances be contrary to the overriding principle of ‘fairness and reasonableness’ (redelijkheid en billijkheid) which governs the relationship between the parties to an agreement. Prof. Tjittes calls this good faith principle the Rhythm & Blues of our legal system.

Civil law systems such as the Dutch, French, German, or our system, explicitly espouse and apply this principle, whereas common law systems (e.g. English common law) do not …
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Aug 2011
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SUPERVISORY DIRECTORS OF A CURACAO INSURANCE COMPANY

The Central Bank has issued guidance notes

According to the Curacao Ordinance on the Supervision of the Insurance Business, a Board of Supervisory Directors of an insurance company shall have the task of supervising the policy of the Management Board of such company and the general course of events of the insurance company and the business associated with it. It shall advice the Management Board. In carrying out its duties the Board of Supervisory Directors shall take into account the interests of the insurance company and the business associated with it (Article 16 par 4 Ordinance).

‘The actions and records of …
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Feb 2011
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