Commissieven
Commissieven refers to a legal concept primarily found in civil law jurisdictions, particularly in France, Belgium, and other countries influenced by French law. It describes a type of tortious liability where harm is caused not by a direct action of an individual, but by their failure to act when they had a legal duty to do so. This failure to act is often described as an omission. The core idea is that certain individuals or entities have specific responsibilities, and if their inaction leads to damage for which they could have reasonably prevented, they may be held liable.
The concept of commissieven is distinct from direct liability, which arises from a positive act causing harm.