demanda

Demanda is a term used in Spanish-speaking contexts with several related meanings in law, administration, and economics. In general, it refers to a request or claim that a person or party makes to obtain relief, a decision, payment, or some form of action. The precise scope and procedures associated with a demanda depend on the jurisdiction and the field of application.

In the legal sense, a demanda typically means a formal complaint or petition filed with a court to initiate civil litigation or an administrative action. It outlines the parties involved, the facts alleged, the legal grounds for the claim, and the remedies sought, such as damages or injunctions. After filing, the document is served on the defendant, who must respond within a specified period. The process proceeds through procedural stages defined by local law.

Beyond formal court filings, demanda can also refer to a broader demand or claim directed at a public authority or institution, requesting a decision, enforcement of rights, or redress for grievances. In some contexts, it may denote a demand for payment or fulfillment of an obligation arising from contracts or other legal relationships.

In economics, demanda translates as demand and denotes the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices over a given time frame. The law of demand posits that, all else equal, lower prices increase quantity demanded and higher prices reduce it. Determinants include income, prices of substitutes and complements, tastes, expectations, and the number of buyers. The concept encompasses the downward-sloping demand curve and related ideas such as elasticity and aggregate demand.