Civil liability of registrars and its scope towards third party beneficiaries

Abstract

The present academic exploration concerns the professional civil liability of registrars. It aims at capturing the peculiarities arising from their dual status as public officials and legal professionals. The study encompasses an analysis of the characteristics of the specific liability regime for these professionals as stipulated in the LH. Thus, the necessary elements for the emergence of liability are thoroughly examined through a jurisprudential and bibliographic review of the subject, focusing on relevant issues such as indemnity quantum, the prescription of the aggrieved party's action, and a succinct examination of the legal scenarios giving rise to liability. Additionally, the scope of liability in relation to third-party beneficiaries is analyzed, as the significance of actions performed by the registrar makes it highly probable that they may beneficially affect third parties unrelated to negligent or culpable conduct.