täytäntöönpanokelpoisen

täytäntöönpanokelpoisen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "enforceable" or "executable" in English. It describes a legal instrument, such as a court judgment, an arbitral award, or a contract, that can be legally enforced by a public authority, typically a bailiff or enforcement officer. This means that if a party fails to comply with the terms of an enforceable instrument, the other party can petition the authorities to compel compliance, which may involve measures like seizing assets or compelling specific actions.

For an instrument to be täytäntöönpanokelpoisen, it must meet certain legal requirements. These requirements often include being in writing, having been issued by a competent authority or party, and not being subject to further appeals or legal challenges that would prevent its enforcement. In the context of court judgments, for example, a judgment typically becomes täytäntöönpanokelpoisen after the period for lodging an appeal has expired or if the judgment has been declared provisionally enforceable.

The concept of täytäntöönpanokelpoisen is crucial in legal systems as it ensures that legal decisions and agreements have practical effect. Without enforceability, legal rights and obligations would be meaningless, as there would be no mechanism to ensure their fulfillment. This allows for certainty and predictability in legal and commercial dealings.