beadványt

Beadvány is a formal written document submitted to a public authority or court to request action, present facts, or challenge a decision. In Hungarian legal practice it covers a range of document types, such as complaints, petitions, motions, or submissions, and can be filed by individuals, companies, associations, or their representatives. The term is used in civil, administrative, and, in some contexts, criminal procedures.

A beadvány typically has a clear structure. It starts with identifying information about the sender and the recipient, including date and subject. The body contains factual statements (tényállítás) describing events and circumstances relevant to the case, followed by legal grounds (jogi érvek or hivatkozások) that link the facts to applicable norms. It also specifies the requests or demands (követelések) directed at the authority or court, and lists any evidence or attachments (mellékletek) accompanying the document. The document is usually signed by the author or by a legal representative.

Contents and requirements can vary by procedure and authority, but common elements include a concise factual summary, legally relevant arguments, a concrete request for action (such as initiation of proceedings, a decision, or a remedy), and supporting documents. Precision, relevance, and compliance with procedural deadlines are important, as incomplete or vague beadványok may be rejected or deemed invalid.

Use and impact: beadványt can initiate or influence civil, administrative, or sometimes criminal processes. It is a key tool for individuals and organizations to invoke rights, seek redress, or request information. While often drafted with legal assistance, it can also be prepared by laypersons, provided it meets essential formal and substantive requirements.