Myötörajaehto

Myötörajaehto, often translated as "co-requisite" or "concurrent condition," is a concept primarily found in legal and contractual contexts, particularly in Finnish law. It refers to a situation where two or more conditions or obligations are linked in such a way that one cannot be fulfilled or enforced without the other also being met. Essentially, they must occur together or be performed simultaneously.

The core idea behind a myötörajaehto is interdependence. If a contract stipulates a myötörajaehto, it means that the parties have agreed that the fulfillment of one part of the agreement is contingent upon the fulfillment of another. For example, a seller might agree to deliver goods to a buyer only if the buyer simultaneously makes the payment. The delivery and the payment are therefore linked by a myötörajaehto.

This concept is crucial for ensuring fairness and preventing one party from benefiting without fulfilling their end of the bargain. If a myötörajaehto is established, and one party fails to meet their concurrent obligation, the other party is typically relieved of their own obligation or may have grounds to terminate the agreement. The exact implications and enforceability of a myötörajaehto depend heavily on the specific wording of the contract or the relevant legal provisions. It serves as a mechanism to manage risk and ensure that contractual commitments are honored in a balanced manner.