réttarathöfnum
Réttarathöfnum is Icelandic for the formal conduct of legal proceedings in courts. The term refers to the processes by which disputes are resolved and crimes are prosecuted, covering civil, criminal, and administrative matters. At its core, réttarathöfnum encompasses the initiation of a case, the handling of evidence, hearings, and the issuance of a decision, as well as subsequent enforcement and potential appeals.
In civil matters, réttarathöfnum begins when a party brings a claim before a court. The other party
The proceedings are governed by procedural law designed to ensure due process, the right to a fair
Outcomes of réttarathöfnum include judgments, orders, fines, damages, or imprisonment, as well as injunctions or other
Overall, réttarathöfnum constitutes the central mechanism by which Icelandic courts administer justice, resolve disputes, and uphold