Brazilians Superior Court of Justice’s provision nº 381 as offence for the system of fundamental rights

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  • Alexandre Torres Petry PUCRS

Keywords:

Brazilians Superior Court of Justice’s provision nº 381, Fundamental Rights, Consumer Law.

Abstract

The present study aims to examine the decision of the AgRg in Special Appeal n. 919.189 and, therefore, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice’s (STJ) provision nº 381, since this is the main ground of the decision. We intend to demonstrate that the analysis of issues ex officio by Judge or Court, when it comes to consumer relations, does not offend the principles of the “reasonable opportunity to present its case”, broad defense and due process of law. Finally we propose a reflection on the incompatibility of Provision 381 with the system of fundamental rights, which leads to the conclusion that this provision represents a real setback to the effectiveness of the fundamental right of consumer protection.

Author Biography

Alexandre Torres Petry, PUCRS

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