upphävande

Upphävande is a Swedish legal term that translates to annulment or repeal. It refers to the act of declaring a legal provision, decision, or agreement void or invalid. This can occur for various reasons, such as being contrary to higher laws, lacking proper legal grounds, or through a deliberate legislative process to revoke existing legislation.

In the context of legislation, an upphävande means that a law or regulation is no longer in effect. This can be done by a new law that explicitly states the repeal of a previous one. The effect is that the repealed provision loses its legal force and is no longer binding.

When applied to administrative decisions, upphävande means that a decision made by an authority is declared invalid. This might happen if the decision was made erroneously, without following the correct procedures, or if new information comes to light that fundamentally changes the basis of the decision.

In contract law, upphävande can mean that an agreement is dissolved or rendered void. This could be due to a breach of contract, misrepresentation, or other factors that invalidate the consent of the parties involved. The specific legal consequences of an upphävande depend on the context and the applicable laws.