Komentar Zakona o obveznim (obligacionim) odnosima

The commentary covers all 1109 articles of the ZOO, structured into general and special parts of the law of obligations, making it a key resource for lawyers, judges, lawyers, notaries and law students. The work was written with the aim of clarifying complex legal institutes, with an emphasis on theoretical depth and practical application.

• Book I (Articles 1–157, 462 pages) covers the fundamental principles of the law of obligations, including freedom of contract, the principle of conscientiousness and honesty, pacta sunt servanda and the protection of trustees. Analyzes the creation of obligations and the legal consequences of contracts.

• Book II (Articles 158–453, 1,000 pages) deals with the execution and termination of obligations, including default interest, prescription of claims, cession, compensation and replacement of obligations (novation). Special consideration is given to legal remedies in case of default.

• Book III (articles 454–685, 749 pages) focuses on a special part, dealing in detail with contracts such as sale, exchange, gift, lease, loan and service contracts. Special attention is paid to the specifics of each contractual type.

• Book IV (articles 686–1109, 803 pages) continues with a special part, including contracts of association, order, agency, transport and insurance, as well as non-contractual obligations such as compensation for damages (tort liability) and unjust acquisition.

The authors, eminent legal experts, combine a systematic approach with in-depth analysis, drawing on domestic and foreign case law, comparative law literature (e.g. German BGB, Swiss ZGB) and legal theory. Each article of the ZOO is explained in detail, with examples from practice, often with critical reviews of legislative solutions. The special value of the work lies in its ability to make complex legal institutes understandable, providing guidelines for application in court proceedings and everyday legal transactions.

Despite the fact that the ZOO of 1978 has been partially replaced by new legislation in the Republic of Croatia (ZOO of 2005), Vizner and Bukljaš's commentary remains indispensable for the historical and comparative study of the law of obligations. Its relevance is evident in the thorough analysis of legal institutes that are still present in contemporary Croatian law, such as contractual and tortious liability. The work is written in clear and precise legal language, with an emphasis on expertise, which makes it a valuable resource for the legal community.

In addition to the analysis of legal provisions, the commentary also offers contextual explanations of the socioeconomic conditions in which the ZOO was adopted, which further enriches the understanding of its goals. This four-volume work is considered one of the most significant legal commentaries in the former Yugoslavia, and its value is also recognized in academic circles. For anyone involved in the law of obligations, this is a classic work that provides a foundation for understanding the legal relationships between individuals and legal entities.