Lexicon

The European order for payment makes it possible within the European Union to recover an undisputed claim on a foreign debtor through the courts. This […]

An ex parte puts holders of intellectual property rights in a procedure to put an end to an impending infringement. The ex parte is somewhat […]

Enforcement of a judgment is also known as an execution. For more information see execution.

After the judge has given a decision, it can be sent to the bailiff to “execute” the sentence. This means that the bailiff can “enforce” […]

Execution is a form of attachment that can be seized after a claim has been assigned in a rendered judgment. The purpose of an execution […]

An expedited procedure is an appeal against summary judgements. Process Regulations The possibility to appeal against a summary judgment is not regulated by law. However, […]

An expert report is the advice of a specialist in legal proceedings. An expert report can be requested by both parties and also by the […]

In a fishing expedition, a seizure of evidence is requested by a party on an unspecified large amount of (possible) evidence. The purpose of this […]

De geïntimeerde is de partij die in hoger beroep als gedaagde optreedt. Het is niet per definitie zo dat de gedaagde in eerste aanleg in hoger beroep […]

Partijen kunnen in hoger beroep tegen een rechterlijke uitspraak van de rechtbank. Het hoger beroep moet binnen drie maanden na de uitspraak van de rechtbank […]

A party or body to a judicial proceeding will be declared inadmissible if the formal requirements applicable to that proceeding are not met. The judge […]

Interim judgment is a judgment in legal proceedings, in which the judge does not yet give a final verdict. These intermediate judgments are often performed […]

An interlocutory judgment is a judgment in legal proceedings, in which the judge does not yet give a final decision. This type of judgment is […]

Not all judges are empowered to decide on all disputes. One of the requirements is that the dispute must fall under the jurisdiction of the […]

Jurisdiction is another word for authority. For the meaning see jurisdiction.  

Articles about the law often use the term “jurisprudence”. Jurisprudence (sometimes referred to as case law) is the entirety of judgments delivered by courts. Interpretation […]

Mediation is a form of conflict negotiation, in which an independent mediator works with parties to find a solution to the conflict. In principle, mediation […]

A notarial deed is a written document drawn up and signed by the parties at the notary. A notarial deed is an official deed and […]

An oral hearing is the meeting of the parties before a judge. Previously (before the KEI Program entered into force), this was known as the […]

At the court of appeal, the meeting of parties before a judge happens. It is a court hearing. The personal appearance of the parties takes […]

A petition is a written request to a court with which a petition procedure is initiated. Difference from subpoena The petition must be distinguished from […]

The party that appeals in cassation against a judicial decision is the plaintiff in cassation, the other party is the defendant in cassation.

A precautionary seizure is a form of attachment that takes place before a judgment is rendered. The purpose of a precautionary attachment is to prevent […]

A preliminary injunction can be requested in summary proceedings from the preliminary relief judge. In these proceedings, a preceding decision is requested if the outcome […]

The preliminary relief judge is the judge who gives judgment in summary proceedings. A preliminary injunction can be requested pending a decision by a ground […]