日本民法典英文.docx

第 第 PAGE 10 页 共 14 页 日本民法典英文 Part I General Provisions Chapter1 mon Provisions (Fundamental Principles) Article1 Private rights must conform to the public welfare. (2) The exercise of rights and performance of duties must be done in good faith. (3) No abuse of rights is permitted. (Standard for Construction) Article2 This Code must be construed in accordance with honoring the dignity of individuals and the essential equality of both sexes. Chapter2 Person Section I Capacity to Hold Rights Article3 The enjoyment of private rights shall mence at birth. (2) Unless otherwise provided by applicable laws, regulations or treaties, foreign nationals shall enjoy private rights. Section II Capacity to Act (Age of Majority) Article4 The age of majority is reached when a person has reached the age of20. (Juristic Act of Minors) Article5 A minor must obtain the consent of his/her statutory agent to perform any juristic act; provided, however, that, this shall not apply to an act merely intended to acquire a right or to be relieved of a duty. (2) A juristic act in contravention of the provision of the preceding paragraph may be rescinded. (3) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph1, in cases the statutory agent permits the disposition of property by specifying the purpose thereof, a minor may freely dispose of the same to the extent of such purpose. The same shall apply in cases his/her statutory agent permits the disposition of the property without specifying any purpose. (Permission for Minors to Carry on Business) Article6 A minor who is permitted to carry on one or more kinds of business shall have the same capacity to act as a person of the age of majority as far as such business is concerned. (2) In the case set forth in the preceding paragraph, if the minor may be unable to perform the relevant business for any reason, his/her statutory agent may revoke or limit permission in accordance with the