Anfechtungsklage

action for annulment

noun an-FEKH-toongs-kla-ge Rare

Also means

challenge action

Usage Note

Anfechtungsklage is the most common type of action before German administrative courts (Verwaltungsgerichte), seeking to have an unlawful Verwaltungsakt set aside. It may only be brought after the Widerspruchsverfahren has failed.

Examples

"Die Anfechtungsklage gegen die Baugenehmigung hatte in erster Instanz Erfolg."

Natural Translation

The action for annulment against the building permit succeeded at first instance.

Literal Translation

The annulment-action against the building-permit had in first instance success.

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