fällighet
Fällighet is a term used in Swedish law and finance to describe the moment when an obligation becomes due and payable. It marks when the debtor must perform the obligation—such as paying money, delivering goods, or providing a service—and from that moment the creditor may demand performance.
Fällighet can arise from different sources. It may be established by a contract with a fixed due
- Interest and costs: From fällighet, interest (default or contractual) may accrue if payment is not made
- Remedies: A creditor can demand performance, issue reminders, suspend ongoing obligations, terminate contracts, or pursue legal
- Time limits: The moment of fällighet often interacts with prescription rules. In many cases, prescription periods
- Variations: Grace periods, installments, or negotiated extensions can shift or modify the moment of fällighet.
An invoice due on a fixed date creates fällighet on that date. If the payment is not
Fällighet provides a core reference point in contract performance, debt collection, and the assessment of liability