dienstverrichting

Dienstverrichting is a Dutch term used to describe the rendering of a service or the performance of duties under a contractual relationship. It refers to the actual act of carrying out tasks for a client or employer that constitutes the core purpose of the agreement.

Etymology: dienstverrichting combines dienst (service, duty) with verrichting (execution, performance). The term is commonly used in Dutch-language law, especially in contract and civil law, and is understood in both the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium).

Scope: It covers professional services such as consultancy, repairs, care, or maintenance carried out under a service agreement or employment relationship. It can involve the provider's personal labor or actions carried out by staff or subcontractors. The concept is often used to describe what a contract obliges the service provider to do, and to distinguish the service rendered from the mere existence of a supplier-client relationship.

Examples: a consultant delivering a report, a technician performing a repair, or a nurse providing patient care.

Legal implications: The parties define the scope, quality, and timeframe in the contract; failure to properly perform can lead to remedies such as damages or contract termination. Related concepts include service provision (dienstverlening) and employment obligations (arbeid).

See also: contract law, service contract, professional services.