Végrehajthat

Végrehajthat is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "enforceable" or "executable" in English. It refers to a legal decision, court order, or contractual obligation that can be compelled by a state authority. When a judgment or a contract is deemed végrehajthat, it means that the party obligated to perform a certain action, such as paying a debt or delivering property, can be legally forced to do so if they fail to comply voluntarily.

The concept of végrehajthat is crucial in ensuring that legal agreements and court rulings have practical effect. Without this enforceability, legal documents would be merely symbolic, lacking the power to compel action or provide remedies for breaches. The process of enforcing a végrehajthat decision typically involves a state enforcement officer, known as a végrehajtó, who has the authority to seize assets, garnish wages, or take other measures to satisfy the obligation.

For a decision to be considered végrehajthat, it must generally be final and legally binding. This often means that all available appeals have been exhausted or that the time limit for appealing has passed. Certain types of legal instruments, such as court judgments, arbitral awards, and notarized agreements with a waiver of enforcement, are commonly designated as végrehajthat. The specific conditions and procedures for making a decision végrehajthat are governed by Hungarian law, particularly the Act on Enforcement Proceedings.