Theoretical and practical considerations regarding the right of retention

Abstract

The right of retention has in the current legislation his own regulation, which finds its sources in jurisprudence and doctrine. The necessity of regulating this right comes from its practical utility, its efficiency as a legal mechanism being also taken into consideration. The present article follows general aspects and exceptions concerning the right of retention, aspects intending to draw the outlines of the meaning of the right of retention. Furthermore, the domain of enforcement of the right of retention has been taken into consideration, starting from specific legal disposition, which are derogatory from the ordinary law

Keywords

• right of retention
• guarantee
• exception
• abusive exercise