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BGH

Abbreviation for Bundesgerichtshof

In short and in plain language

The BGH is the Federal Court of Justice. It is the highest court in Germany for civil and criminal cases.

Its rulings shape how other courts read the law. One example is how easy the legal notice must be to reach.

For the website of a care service they give guidance. But they do not replace legal advice.

Definition
The BGH is the Federal Court of Justice, Germany's highest court for civil and criminal matters. Its rulings shape how other courts interpret laws, for example on how easily the legal notice must be reached. For a care service website they give guidance but do not replace legal advice.