Legal Lexicon

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Preferential Action

A preferential action secures creditors’ priority in insolvency claims. Discover how to enforce your claims effectively – find out more in the article!

Action by Stages (Stufenklage)

The action by stages allows for claims to be asserted in several steps before the court. Learn more about the procedure and benefits in our article!

Leap Appeal

The leap appeal bypasses the court of first instance and proceeds directly to the court of appeal. Curious? Learn more in the detailed encyclopedia article!

Action for Nullity

The action for nullity examines the validity of administrative acts. Find out now when and how you can file it – read the full article!

Statement of Claim

The statement of claim is the written foundational document of a lawsuit before the court. Learn more about its structure and significance in our article!

Statement of Claim

The statement of claim explains the legal grounds for a lawsuit. Learn more about its structure and content in the detailed encyclopedia article!

Private Prosecution

Private prosecution enables victims to file criminal charges without the public prosecutor’s office. Curious? Learn more in the full encyclopedia article!

Right to Sue

The right to sue examines whether someone is entitled to bring an action. Curious how this works in detail? Discover the details in the glossary!

Filing a Lawsuit

Filing a lawsuit refers to the formal commencement of legal proceedings by submitting a statement of claim. Learn more about the process and requirements!

Types of Lawsuits

Types of lawsuits explain different forms of legal proceedings. Discover in the article which type of lawsuit is suitable for your case – learn more now!

Statement of Claim

The statement of claim determines the subject matter in dispute before the court. Find out how it decides the outcome – read the detailed encyclopedia article now!

Enforceability

Enforceability describes whether and how a right can be asserted in court. Interested? Learn more about claims and legal protection in the article!

Public Prosecution

Public Prosecution: Criminal prosecution by the state, not by private individuals. Learn how it protects law and security – discover more in the lexicon now!

Principal Action

The principal action governs the judicial resolution of a dispute in civil law. Find out how it secures your claim – read the article now!