Fristlaufs

Fristlaufs is a German legal term describing the running of a deadline—the period within which a required action must be completed. The term combines Frist, meaning deadline or time limit, with Lauf, meaning run or progression. It is used primarily in civil, administrative, and tax law to denote the countdown from the triggering event to the expiry of a deadline.

In linguistic terms, Fristlaufs is the plural form of Fristlauf or, less commonly, a back-formed plural used in legal texts to refer collectively to multiple deadlines or periods. The concept appears in procedural rules, case law, and official forms, and helps distinguish the mechanics of time limits from substantive rights.

Use and meaning: Fristlaufs designate the time window available for filing documents, appealing decisions, paying fees, or complying with procedural obligations. The exact calculation is governed by applicable statutes and court rules. Generally, the countdown begins on the day following a triggering event and runs through the last day of the period; if the last day falls on a weekend or public holiday, the deadline is typically extended to the next working day, subject to the relevant rule.

Limitations and variations: The Fristlauf can be interrupted, tolled, or reset by events such as tolling provisions, incapacity to act, or administrative delays. Missing a Fristlauf may have consequences including loss of rights or dismissal of an action, depending on jurisdiction and context.

See also: Frist, Fristbeginn, Fristende, Fristberechnung, Rechtslauf.