genoprettelsesmål

Genoprettelsesmål is a Danish legal term describing court or administrative proceedings aimed at restoring a legal situation that has been altered or removed by a decision or event. The central aim is to reinstate rights, obligations, or status to what they were before the change.

The concept is used across different areas of law, particularly in administrative law and civil procedure. It covers cases where an authority has withdrawn, suspended, or otherwise changed a license, benefit, permission, or other legal entitlement, and where a party seeks to reverse that outcome. It can also apply to attempts to reestablish a civil status or registration that has been affected by an error or an adverse decision. The exact scope and interpretation depend on the relevant statute, regulation, or administrative practice.

Procedurally, genoprettelsesmål are initiated by a petition or complaint to the competent court or administrative body. The petitioner must typically show that the previous decision or change was incorrect, unjust, or no longer appropriate, and that restoration of the original status is warranted. The burden of proof and the standard of review vary with the legal domain. Outcomes include a judgment or administrative decision ordering restoration, potentially with conditions or limitations. Time limits for bringing the action and options for appeal or further review are determined by the applicable law.

Impact and significance vary, but successful genoprettelsesmål generally restore the affected rights, benefits, or status to their prior state, sometimes with retroactive effect or specific temporal limitations.