Moral Foundations of the Rule of Freedom of Forms in Jurisprudence and Iranian Law

Abstract

To understand the principle of freedom of contract and its moral basis as well asits source in our jurisprudence and law, we must not seek this principle injurisprudential texts. The examination of moral principle shows that theprinciple is embedded in its concept. These rules are freedom of contractformation and freedom of forms. This paper just argues that the most importantrule set forth in the principle of freedom of contract means freedom of formsbecause of the extension of subject. By exploring verses, reports, Jurisprudentialand legal sources, it can be stated that the rule of freedom of forms embedded inthe principle of freedom of contract is rooted in moral principles, such asgeneral principle of loyalty to the covenant and compliance of action with intentthat entered into legal system in the form of freedom of contract principle afterbeing adjusted and reformed.

Keywords

• freedom of contract
• freedom in forms
• intent
• loyalty to the covenant
• morality