Daños derivados de la ejecución de contratos administrativos. La culpa in vigilando como título de imputación.

Authors

  • MARÍA ISABEL GALLEGO CÓRCOLES

Keywords:

Non-contractual liability, «culpa in vigilando», public contract, powers to supervise, vicarious liability.

Abstract

The aim of this paper to analyse the non-contractual liability of public authorities for damage caused by its contractors. According to the Civil Division of the Supreme Court case law, legal liability is imposed on public authorities for all torts comitted by its contractors. Nevertheless, Administrative Division doctrine on vicarious liability is much stricter. In conclusion, an extension of «culpa in vigilando» doctrine not only breaks art. 198 LCSP, but also the very basis of liability.

Published

2008-12-30