Laws, courts and authorities
BGH
Abbreviation for Bundesgerichtshof
In short and in plain language
The BGH is the Federal Court of Justice.
It is the top court in Germany for civil and criminal cases.
Its rulings shape how other courts read the law. This is true for competition, adverts and consent, for example.
For firms, its rulings often show how a legal question may be judged.
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 the law, for example on competition, advertising and consent. For businesses its decisions often indicate how a legal question may be assessed.