köparen

Köparen is the Swedish term for the buyer in a sale. It denotes the person or entity that purchases goods or services under a contract and is the counterpart to säljaren (the seller). In legal and commercial language, köparen can refer to a private individual or a company, and the indefinite form is en köpare; the definite form used in contracts and legal texts is köparen.

Etymology and usage: The word combines köp (purchase) with the agent suffix -aren, forming a noun for the person performing the purchase. The term is widely used in contracts, invoices, and court documents to designate the party responsible for payment and receipt of goods.

Legal context: In Sweden, sales are governed by Köplagen (the Sales of Goods Act) for general commercial sales, and by Konsumentköplagen when the buyer is a consumer. These laws outline when risk transfers, the seller’s duty to deliver conforming goods, and the remedies available for defects. In consumer transactions, the konsument (consumer)—often the köparen in a contract—enjoys enhanced protections, while business-to-business arrangements follow the broader Köplagen framework.

Practical usage: The term appears in purchase agreements, delivery notes, and dispute resolutions to identify the party obligated to pay and accept delivery. For example, a contract may state that köparen shall pay the purchase price upon delivery and take possession of the goods, subject to applicable defects rights and remedies.

See also: Säljare, Köplagen, Konsumentköplagen.