anyagkárt

Anyagkár is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "material damage" or "property damage." It refers to the loss or diminution of value of tangible property resulting from an unlawful act or omission. This can encompass a wide range of situations, from physical destruction of an object to its depreciation in value due to negligent handling.

In legal contexts, identifying and quantifying material damage is crucial for establishing liability and determining appropriate compensation. This involves assessing the cost of repair, replacement, or the loss of use of the damaged property. The burden of proof typically lies with the party claiming material damage to demonstrate the existence and extent of the loss.

Examples of material damage can include a car accident causing damage to vehicles, vandalism resulting in the destruction of property, or a breach of contract leading to the spoilage of goods. The legal framework surrounding material damage aims to restore the injured party to the financial position they were in before the damage occurred, as far as monetary compensation allows. This principle is fundamental in civil law, particularly in tort law and contract law, where the objective is often to make the injured party whole.