Tvåskriftligt

Tvåskriftligt refers to a type of administrative case that is decided by a lower court and a superior court simultaneously. In a two-part or two-skrittelt judgment, both courts render their decisions independently, which can sometimes lead to different conclusions. This approach is often used in Scandinavian countries, where the legal system relies on the co-operation between lower courts and supreme courts.

The tvåskriftligt procedure typically involves the lower court rendering an initial decision, which is then reviewed and potentially overturned by the superior court. However, in a two-skrittelt judgment, both courts render their decisions at the same time, allowing for a more complex interplay between their opinions. This can lead to interesting contradictions and divergent perspectives on the same legal issue.

Tvåskriftligt judgments are relatively rare, as both courts typically agree on most issues. However, when the courts do disagree, the judgments can be quite informative on the nuances of the law. The co-operation between courts in the tvåskrittelt procedure also serves as a means of exchange of ideas and provides insight into different perspectives on legal issues. The outcome of the process often sheds light on how the higher courts interpret the law, and how lower courts should follow their lead.

The practice of dreaming up a joint judgment dates back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily among Scandinavian countries.