Цивільно-правові Зобов’язання В Умовах Воєнного Стану: Виклики, Адаптація Та Механізми Захисту Прав
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The article demonstrates that martial law is not only a temporary special legal regime but also a significant factor in transforming civil law obligations in Ukraine. In the context of large-scale armed aggression by the Russian Federation, martial law encompasses a set of socio-legal phenomena that require rethinking traditional civil law institutions, particularly the concepts of force majeure and liability for non-performance of obligations. The primary impact of martial law on civil law obligations manifests in the specifics of applying the rules on irresistible force, which necessitates proving the occurrence and causal link between force majeure circumstances and the impossibility of fulfilling a particular obligation. Judicial practice of the Supreme Court of Ukraine emphasizes that force majeure does not automatically exempt a party from liability: the party invoking it must demonstrate that these circumstances caused non-performance or improper performance of the contract. The study also highlights the need for clearer legal mechanisms for confirming force majeure circumstances, taking into account the specifics of different contractual relations and economic sectors. Prospects for further research include analyzing evidence mechanisms, improving contractual clauses on force majeure, and studying the effectiveness of international and European experience in confirming and evaluating force majeure circumstances. Overall, the formation of a civil law doctrine under martial law depends not only on normative changes but also on coordinated judicial practice, doctrinal approaches, and contractual practices that reflect current realities and contribute to legal stability under extraordinary legal regimes.
Source: Art of Justice
Author: Діана Пушка
Institution: King Danylo University
Language: Ukrainian
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204180671