Elállítása

Elállítása is a Hungarian legal term used to describe the act of withdrawing from a contractual arrangement or renouncing a legal claim. In everyday usage it covers unilateral cancellations of contracts, changes to agreements, and the withdrawal of pleadings or other claims in civil procedure. The exact meaning and consequences depend on the context and the governing law; it is distinct from felmondás, which generally refers to terminating an ongoing contract by notice, and from visszavonás, which is the withdrawal or revocation of a statement or claim.

In contract law, elállítás may be initiated by a party where permitted by the contract or by law, typically subject to formal requirements such as written notice and, in some cases, a specified time limit. When successful, the parties are often restored to their pre-contractual position, or the contract is rescinded with any consideration returned, subject to conditions and potential exceptions (for instance if goods have been consumed or damaged or if performance has already occurred to a substantial extent).

In consumer protection contexts, elállítás often relates to the right of withdrawal (elállási jog) that allows consumers to cancel certain purchases, notably distance or off-premises contracts, within a defined period. The specifics—such as eligible contracts, prescribed notice form, included remedies, and any refunds—are set by applicable law and by contract.

Practical guidance: consult the contract terms and applicable law, adhere to any notice requirements, and consider seeking legal advice, since elállítás can carry remedies and costs.