verkställighetslagen

Verkställighetslagen is a Swedish statute that governs enforcement proceedings carried out by the Swedish Enforcement Authority (Kronofogdemyndigheten). The law provides the framework for how creditors can obtain payment of monetary claims and other enforceable obligations, such as decisions issued by courts or public authorities.

The scope includes various forms of enforcement, such as distraint and wage garnishment, seizure of assets, and enforcement against bank accounts or other property. The act also covers measures to compel delivery of goods or compliance with obligations and sets rules for how enforcement is initiated, who can apply, and how the proceedings are conducted. Central to the process is the obligation of Kronofogden to inform the debtor, allow relevant information to be provided, and ensure a fair opportunity to be heard.

A key feature is the balance between creditor interests and debtor protection. The law provides exemptions and allowances to safeguard basic living costs and essential items, such as necessary household necessities and tools of trade. It also regulates the degree and duration of enforcement to avoid undue hardship. Provisional measures and procedures for continuation or modification of enforcement are included, along with rules on measuring value, selling seized assets, and distributing proceeds to creditors.

Decisions under verkställighetslagen can generally be appealed to the appropriate administrative court, ensuring judicial oversight of enforcement actions. The act interacts with other areas of Swedish law, including civil procedure and social protection, and forms the core framework for enforcing monetary claims and other enforceable obligations in Sweden.