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Är ett muntligt avtal bindande i Sverige?
Is an oral agreement binding in Sweden?
- 1Nej, bara skriftliga avtal gällerNo, only written agreements count
- ✓Ja, som huvudregel, men det kan vara svårt att bevisa vad som sagtsYes, as a rule, though it can be hard to prove what was said
- 3Ja, men bara om två vittnen var närvarandeYes, but only if two witnesses were present
- 4Nej, ett avtal gäller inte om det inte har bevittnats av en jurist eller advokatNo, an agreement is not valid unless it has been witnessed by a lawyer
Correct answer: Yes, as a rule, though it can be hard to prove what was said
Some contracts must, however, be in writing to be valid, for example the purchase of real property. It is therefore wise to write down even simple agreements.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 5. Lag och rätt