Megbízással

Megbízással is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "mandate," "authorization," or "commission" in English. It refers to a legal relationship where one party, the mandator (megbízó), entrusts another party, the mandatory (megbízott), to perform a specific action or task on their behalf. This typically involves the mandatory acting within the bounds of the authority granted by the mandator.

The core of a megbízással agreement is the trust placed in the mandatory to act in the best interests of the mandator. This relationship is often established through a contract, which can be written or oral, although written contracts are generally preferred for clarity and legal enforceability. The scope of the mandate can vary widely, from simple tasks like delivering a document to more complex undertakings such as managing a business or representing someone in legal proceedings.

Key characteristics of a megbízással arrangement include the mandatory's obligation to carry out the entrusted task diligently and according to the mandator's instructions. The mandatory is generally expected to act with the care of a prudent person. In return, the mandator usually has an obligation to compensate the mandatory for their services, unless the mandate is gratuitous. This compensation can be a fixed fee, an hourly rate, or another agreed-upon method. The megbízással relationship can be terminated by either party, often with provisions for notice periods or compensation for early termination. This legal concept is fundamental in many areas of Hungarian civil law.