Legal Remedy

Procedural Law

Definition

A formal legal remedy through which a party can obtain review of a court decision by a higher court.

Detailed Explanation

The most important legal remedies in German law are appeal (Berufung), revision (Revision), and complaint (Beschwerde). Legal remedies must be filed within specific deadlines and are subject to strict formal requirements. They serve as error control and ensure uniformity of law.

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