Gerichtsgebühr
court fee; statutory charge for judicial proceedings
noun ge-RIKHTS-ge-büer Rare
Usage Note
Gerichtsgebühr is calculated under the Gerichtskostengesetz based on the amount in dispute (Streitwert) or the type of proceeding. It is usually paid in advance; the losing party bears the costs. Plural: Gerichtsgebühren.
Examples
"Die Gerichtsgebühr richtete sich nach dem Streitwert von 15.000 Euro."
Natural Translation
The court fee was based on the amount in dispute of 15,000 euros.
Literal Translation
The court fee directed itself according to the disputed amount of 15,000 euros.
Related Words
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- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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