Megbízó

Megbízó is a term used in Hungarian civil law to denote the party who entrusts a task to another person to perform it on their behalf under a mandate. The person who accepts the assignment is the megbízott, and the contract governing this relationship is the megbízási szerződés (mandate). The concept is central to agency and mandate law in Hungary, and it is distinct from employment or general service contracts.

Role and obligations of the megbízó: The megbízó defines the task, provides instructions, and supplies the necessary information and resources. It is typically responsible for paying the agreed remuneration and reimbursing other reasonable costs. The megbízó may also set deadlines and reporting requirements and has the right to monitor progress. The mandate can be revoked or modified in accordance with the terms of the contract and applicable law.

Relationship context and distinctions: The termmegszólítás primarily concerns a relationship where one person acts on behalf of another, rather than an employer-employee relationship. The megbízó differs from a megrendelő (customer) in some service and procurement contexts, although both may involve outsourcing work. The legal framework emphasizes trust and fiduciary-like duties within the scope of the mandate, with the megbízott carrying out the tasks as instructed.

Examples: A company hires a consultant to prepare a feasibility study; the company is the megbízó, and the consultant is the megbízott. In public or administrative contexts, a contracting authority may also assume the role of megbízó when commissioning advisory or representational tasks.

See also: megbízott, megbízási szerződés, polgári törvénykönyv, agency.