bortfaldet
Bortfaldet, a Danish legal term usually rendered as “the lapse” or “forfeiture,” denotes the loss of a right, claim or entitlement when conditions are not met or when a deadline expires. It is used in civil, administrative and contract law to describe situations where a party’s ability to demand a remedy, submit an appeal or retain a privilege is extinguished because required actions were not taken within the specified time frame or because conditions attached to the right are no longer satisfied.
Bortfald is commonly triggered by time limits set in statutes, regulations or contracts. It can apply to
While bortfald is related to forældelse (prescription), the two concepts are not identical. Forældelse typically concerns
In practice, bortfald underlines the need for timely action in legal and administrative processes to preserve