Költségperhire

Költségperhire is a legal term originating from Hungarian law. It refers to a type of court proceeding focused on the reimbursement of costs incurred during litigation. Specifically, it relates to the recovery of expenses associated with legal representation, court fees, expert witness fees, and other necessary expenditures that a party may have paid as part of a lawsuit.

The principle behind költségperhire is that the losing party in a legal dispute should bear the financial burden of the winning party's reasonable and justifiable litigation costs. This aims to ensure fairness and prevent parties from being unduly penalized for successfully defending their rights or pursuing a valid claim.

To be successful in a költségperhire claim, the party seeking reimbursement must demonstrate that the expenses incurred were essential for the proper conduct of the legal proceedings and that they were reasonable in amount. The court will review the submitted costs and determine which are eligible for recovery. This process is distinct from the main legal dispute itself and is typically initiated after a final judgment has been rendered. The aim is to settle all financial aspects arising from the litigation, including the recovery of these costs.