Résznyilatkozat

Résznyilatkozat is a Hungarian term used in legal contexts to describe a declaration or statement that covers only part of a matter, rather than presenting a full, comprehensive account. It functions as a partial or supplementary statement within a larger document, proceeding, or agreement, and its binding effect depends on the surrounding legal framework and how it is incorporated.

Common contexts include contracts, filings, administrative procedures, and corporate records. A résznyilatkozat may be used to confirm partial consent, partial performance, or specific facts while other aspects are addressed in the main document. It can also appear as a supplementary declaration attached to a contract or as a partial statement of facts in civil proceedings. In notarial acts or corporate governance, it might record partial ownership, representation rights, or liability.

In drafting, clarity about scope is essential: the document should specify which points are covered, what is being left for later, and how it relates to the main instrument. The legal effect of a résznyilatkozat depends on its incorporation by reference into the primary document, the formality of its execution, and applicable law. On its own, it often has limited standalone force but can become binding if properly referenced and signed.

Etymology-wise, the word combines rész (part) with nyilatkozat (declaration). It is distinct from a full nyilatkozat in its restricted content and function, serving as a component or supplement rather than a stand-alone instrument.