oikeudenkäynneillä

oikeudenkäynneillä is a Finnish phrase that literally translates to “in judicial proceedings” or “in lawsuits.” It is commonly used in legal literature, court opinions, and legislative texts to refer collectively to the processes, parties, and actions that occur within the scope of a formal judicial procedure. The term encompasses both criminal, civil, and administrative cases, as well as arbitration and other quasi-judicial forums that operate under legal authority.

In the Finnish legal system, oikeudenkäynneillä may describe activities such as pleadings, evidence gathering, hearings, judgments, and appeals. The phrase often appears in sections of statutes where the law distinguishes between what may happen during regular court processes versus what is permissible outside the courtroom, for example in Article 93 of the Constitution. It is also used to discuss procedural rights and obligations of parties, including the right to be heard and the duty to disclose relevant information.

Legal scholars note that oikeudenkäynneillä serves as a linguistic marker that signals the application of legal rules specific to formal litigation. By designating the temporal and procedural context, it helps differentiate ordinary disputes from those resolved through the judiciary. Thus, oikeudenkäynneillä plays a key role in ensuring that documents, judgments, and procedural steps are clearly understood as part of the overarching judicial framework.