Kravhaver

Kravhaver is a legal term used in Norwegian to denote a person or entity that holds a legally recognized claim against another party. The claim may arise from contractual obligations, tort, or statutory rights, and the kravhaver is entitled to demand performance, payment, or another remedy. In practice, the closest English equivalents are creditor or claimant.

Claims held by a kravhaver can take several forms, including a debt owed by a borrower, damages awarded in a lawsuit, or a demand for goods or services not fulfilled. In secured arrangements, a kravhaver may have a secured or priority claim based on collateral, mortgage, or lien rights. The term is commonly encountered in civil procedure, contract enforcement, and insolvency contexts.

In enforcement and bankruptcy procedures, kravhavere participate by asserting their claims, presenting evidence, and seeking appropriate remedies. Claims are evaluated for validity and, in insolvency, are ranked into categories such as secured and unsecured, with corresponding rights to asset distribution. Time limits, proof requirements, and statutory rules govern how and when kravhavere can enforce their claims.

Notes on usage: Kravhaver is used in Norwegian legal literature and practitioner texts to describe a claimholder’s status in relation to the obligor. While the term may be translated as creditor or claimant in English, its precise meaning can depend on jurisdiction and procedural context.