elatisnõude

Eelatisnõude refers to a legal concept in Estonian law concerning preferred claims. These are certain types of debts that have a higher priority than ordinary unsecured claims in situations such as bankruptcy proceedings or the distribution of assets from an estate. The purpose of establishing a preferential order is to ensure that certain parties, whose claims are deemed more important or urgent, are satisfied before others.

The specific types of claims that qualify as eelatisnõude are outlined in Estonian legislation, primarily the Law of Obligations Act and the Bankruptcy Act. Common examples include certain employee wages, tax liabilities owed to the state, and secured claims where collateral has been provided. These preferred claims are typically settled from the available assets before general creditors receive any distribution.

The ranking of eelatisnõude among themselves can also be hierarchical, meaning that some preferred claims may have an even higher priority than other preferred claims. This detailed order of priority is crucial for the orderly liquidation of assets and the fair, albeit prioritized, settlement of outstanding debts. Understanding eelatisnõude is therefore important for creditors, debtors, and legal professionals involved in insolvency or estate matters in Estonia.