Eraõigussuhteid

Eraõigussuhteid refers to legal relationships between private individuals or entities, as opposed to public law relationships which involve the state. These relationships are governed by private law, which includes areas such as contract law, property law, family law, and tort law. The fundamental principle underlying private law is the autonomy of will, meaning that individuals are generally free to enter into agreements and regulate their own affairs, provided their actions do not violate mandatory legal provisions or public order.

Key characteristics of eraõigussuhteid include equality of parties, voluntariness of participation, and the principle of liability for one's own actions or omissions. Disputes arising from these relationships are typically resolved through civil courts, where parties seek to enforce their rights or seek remedies for breaches of obligations. The state's role in private law is primarily to provide a framework of rules and institutions that facilitate and regulate these interactions, ensuring fairness and predictability. Examples of eraõigussuhteid include a contract for the sale of goods, a lease agreement, a marriage, or a dispute over damage caused by negligence. The vast majority of daily legal interactions fall under the umbrella of private law.