Domsafsigelse

Domsafsigelse is the formal act by which a court communicates its final decision in a case. It encompasses the oral pronouncement made in court and the corresponding written judgment that is issued thereafter. The term is used to distinguish the act of delivering the ruling from the contents of the ruling itself. In many legal systems, the domsafsigelse occurs after the parties have completed their case and the judge has deliberated, and it marks the point at which the decision becomes official. The written judgment includes the dispositive part, which states who wins and what remedies or penalties are imposed, as well as the legal reasoning and any separate opinions or concurrences. It may also contain orders regarding costs and any required actions to implement the decision.

The effect of a domsafsigelse typically includes the start of appeal deadlines and the commencement of enforcement procedures, subject to the right to appeal. The judgment and associated documentation are usually filed with the court registry and made available to the parties, and often published as part of public court records. While the oral pronouncement provides immediate notification to the parties, the full written judgment serves as the definitive record of the decision. Domsafsigelse is thus a key procedural step in the judicial process, signaling both the resolution of the dispute and the transition to potential post-judicial steps.