Abstract

Before Art. 720¹ of the Civil Code was introduced the lender could have requested the other party, i.e. the borrower, interest for the use of capital, whereas the possibility of claiming so-called non-interest costs had been considerably limited. The cash loan amendment to the Civil Code has altered the situation, and at present it is easier for the usually stronger party to reserve additional performances, though it is in casu not excluded to examine whether they are actually included in the contents of the obligation, and if so - in what amount.