Cite by paragraph and időállapot, “Ptk. 6:142. § hatályos szövege 2024.01.01-jén”, and Libra resolves to that wording with BH/EBH and Kúria döntések.
What it covers
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Jogszabályok | All Hungarian legislation with full chronological időállapotok (time-versions) and ministerial indokolás. |
| EU legal materials | EU regulations and directives. |
| Bírósági gyakorlat | BH (Bírósági Határozatok), EBH (Elvi Bírósági Határozatok), Kúria decisions database. |
| Kommentárok | Article-by-article commentaries on the major codes. |
| Szakcikkek | Journal articles. |
| Szakkönyvek | Legal books per topical module. |
| Iratminták | Document templates. |
| Calculators & methodology | Methodological materials and calculators. |
| English translations | Selected Hungarian acts. |
Modules
| Module | What it is |
|---|---|
| Jogtár® core | The foundation: legislation, time-versions, basic case law. |
| Ügyvéd Jogtár® Prémium | Tailored for advocates: includes Cégeditor (form filler), notes/sharing, additional content. |
| Jogtár Navigátor | Decision-tree procedural guides. |
| Topical Szakkönyvek | Polgári Jog, Büntetőjog, Munkajog, Adójog, Közigazgatási, etc. |
| Word-bővítmény | Word add-in. |
What you can ask
- “Mi volt a Ptk. 6:142. § hatályos szövege 2024.01.01-jén és milyen Kúriai döntések hivatkoznak rá?”
- “Find the current Civil Code commentary on liability for breach of contract.”
- “What does Hungarian case law say about the validity of restrictive covenants?”
- “Find commentary on recent changes to Hungarian corporate law.”
Setup
Connect via Settings → Integrations using your firm’s Jogtár credentials. See Setting up integrations.In Libra, the Jogtár connection uses the Libra Jogtár Premium product. If your firm doesn’t have a subscription yet, your firm administrator can arrange one through the Libra Jogtár Premium product page.
Combining with other sources
| Question type | Best combination |
|---|---|
| Pure Hungarian legal research | Jogtár alone. |
| Hungarian + EU harmonised topic | Jogtár + European Union Case Law. |
| Cross-border CEE | Add Czech Republic, Slovakia, or Poland. |
Tips
Use időállapot when the date matters
Use időállapot when the date matters
Name the effective date when you need the law as it stood; Jogtár’s időállapotok will surface the right text.
Cite by paragraph
Cite by paragraph
“Ptk. 6:142. §” / “Btk. 159. §”: Hungarian lawyers cite by paragraph, and Jogtár is structured around them.
Combine with EU Case Law for harmonised topics
Combine with EU Case Law for harmonised topics
Pair Jogtár with European Union Case Law for harmonised EU regulation.
Next steps
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