ABSTRACT
The Common Frame of Reference (CFR) is 'a set of definitions, general principles and model rules in the field of contract law'. The Plenary Meeting is a meeting of all members of the group, presently convened twice a year. Its important task is to discuss and adopt all Acquis Principles, and it has the final say in this matter. Drafting teams will undertake a survey of existing European community (EC) law in their area and formulate their proposals for Acquis Principles on that basis. The Acquis Principles offer fairly consolidated rules not only in core areas covered by EC legislation, in particular consumer protection law, but also in general contract law areas, such as pre-contractual duties, discrimination, unfair terms and withdrawal. The present set of Acquis Principles contains some bridges which are referred to as 'grey rules'. The group, decided to adopt the appropriate Draft Common Frame of Reference Rule as such a grey letter rule.
