vähentämisväitystä
Vähentämisväitys is a Finnish term that translates to "reduction claim" or "diminution claim" in English. It refers to a legal argument or assertion made in court, particularly in civil litigation, where a party seeks to reduce the amount of damages or compensation being claimed by the opposing party. This is typically done by presenting evidence or arguments that demonstrate the claimant's own fault or contributory negligence in causing the damages.
The principle behind the vähentämisväitys is that if a claimant has contributed to their own losses, the
The concept is related to the legal principle of contributory negligence, which exists in many legal systems.