Uma abordagem acerca da causa contratual

Abstract

The present paper intends to study the theory of the cause from a standpoint of the private law being focused by the constitutional principles. First, the origin of the cause, the cause s evolution and its characteristics (that still today to cause deep divergence in regard of terminology and concept) will be analyzed trying to evidence that the cause is truly a requirement of the legal acts. This paper will also analyze the interpretation and application of the theory of the cause and its different conceptions, so that it can be demonstrated the important role played by the cause and its influence in the theory of contracts and, consequently, in legal transactions. After, by means of a deeply investigation of national and foreign legal scholars' lessons it will seek to demonstrate that the cause acts as an instrument of functionalization of the private autonomy also in the Brazilian legal system, even though it is not expressly contemplated in its rules of law. Finally, considering that the particular contractors must search worthy interests contemplated by the legal system, entirely illuminated by the constitutional principles, as well as the legal transactions must privilege the effects pursued by the contractors, this paper will evidence that the cause is the legal institute that allows to identify if a legal transaction carries through or not the constitutional project