Suojavaatimus

Suojavaatimus is a legal term used in Finnish law referring to a protective claim or protective measure. It is a procedural mechanism designed to secure a party's rights during ongoing legal proceedings. This legal instrument allows a party to request the court to take temporary measures that preserve the current state of affairs until a final decision is made. The purpose of suojavaatimus is to prevent potential irreparable harm or changes that could complicate or prejudice the eventual enforcement of a judgment. Common examples include freezing assets, prohibiting certain actions, or maintaining possession of property. The court evaluates such requests based on the urgency of the situation and the likelihood of success in the main case. The requesting party typically must provide sufficient evidence and may be required to post security to cover potential damages if the protective measure is later found to have been unjustified. The duration of suojavaatimus is usually limited to the duration of the legal proceedings, after which any measures may be converted into permanent enforcement if the main case is won.