betalingspligtig

Betalingspliktig is a legal term used in Danish and Norwegian civil law to describe a party that has a legal obligation to pay money owed under a contract, statute, or other binding instrument. The word combines betaling (payment) and pliktig (obliged or duty-bound). In practice, a betalingspliktig person or entity is the debtor or obligor who must satisfy the monetary obligation, including principal, interest, penalties, or fees.

Common contexts include loan agreements, consumer credit, service contracts, tax obligations, and fines. The term is often found in contracts and official texts to designate who bears the duty of payment. The corresponding noun forms are betalingsplikt or betalingsforpliktelse, referring respectively to the obligation itself and the broader commitment to pay.

Usage notes: betalingspliktig describes the party subject to the obligation. The opposite concept is often described as the creditor or the party entitled to payment. Related terms include skyldner (debtor) and forpliktelse eller betalingsforpliktelse (obligation to pay). In Swedish law, a closely related term is betalningsskyldig, which serves a similar function.

Jurisdiction and nuance: While betalingspliktig is characteristic of Danish and Norwegian legal language, the exact scope and remedies for such an obligation vary by jurisdiction and contract. The term emphasizes the duty to fulfill monetary responsibilities rather than merely having a claim to be paid.