Civil Procedure in Hungary

by Szabo, Imre; Koblos, Adel

• ISBN13: 9789041141620
• ISBN10: 9041141626
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-04
• Publisher: Kluwer Law Intl

Summary

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this convenient volume provides comprehensive analysis of the legislation andrules that determine civil procedure and practice in Hungary. Lawyerswho handle transnational matters will appreciate the book's clear explanationof distinct terminology and application of rules. The structure follows theclassical chapters of a handbook on civil procedure: beginning with thejudicial organization of the courts, jurisdiction issues, a discussion of thevarious actions and claims, and then moving to a review of the proceedings assuch. These general chapters are followed by a discussion of the incidentsduring proceedings, the legal aid and legal costs, and the regulation ofevidence. There are chapters on seizure for security and enforcement ofjudgments, and a final section on alternative dispute resolution. Facts arepresented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific termsand concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning andsignificance.Succinct, scholarly, and practical, this book will prove a valuabletime-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyersrepresenting parties with interests in Hungary will welcome this veryuseful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its comparativevalue as a contribution to the study of civil procedure in the internationalcontext.