valitusosapuolen
A valitusosapuoli, a Finnish legal term, translates to "appellant" or "party lodging an appeal" in English. It refers to the individual or entity that initiates an appeal against a decision made by a lower court or administrative body. The valitusosapuoli seeks to have that decision reviewed and potentially overturned or modified by a higher authority.
The process of filing an appeal typically involves submitting a formal request, the valitus, to the competent
In the appellate proceedings, the valitusosapuoli plays a crucial role in presenting their case. They have