fullgörande

Fullgörande is a term in Swedish law that refers to the enforcement or fulfillment of an obligation arising from a court decision, a contract, or another binding instrument. It denotes the process of ensuring that the obligated party performs what is required or that a monetary claim is satisfied in accordance with the decision or agreement.

In Sweden, enforcement is primarily handled by the Swedish Enforcement Authority, Kronofogdemyndigheten. The main legal framework is the Utsökningsbalken (the Enforcement Code). Fullgörande can concern monetary obligations, such as paying a debt or damages, and non-monetary obligations, such as delivering goods, performing a service, or complying with an injunction.

Methods of fullgörande include coercive enforcement when voluntary compliance fails. Common measures are utmätning (attachment of assets) and wage garnishment, as well as the seizure and sale of property to satisfy a claim. The enforcement authority may also enforce administrative decisions, such as fines, and can arrange payment plans or other arrangements to facilitate fulfillment, while safeguarding the debtor’s basic needs.

The procedural process typically starts with the creditor applying for enforcement through Kronofogden. The debtor is informed and may be offered repayment plans, exemptions, or other accommodations; there are rights to appeal decisions and to challenge certain measures. The overall aim of fullgörande is to achieve a timely and proportionate satisfaction of the creditor’s claim while respecting due process and protecting essential interests.

Terminology related to fullgörande is sometimes used interchangeably with verkställighet or exekution, especially in court or administrative contexts, though subtle distinctions may exist depending on the context and the type of obligation.