végrehajtással

Végrehajtás refers to the legal process in Hungary for enforcing court judgments or other legally binding decisions. When a debtor fails to voluntarily comply with an order, such as payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation, a creditor can initiate enforcement proceedings. This process is overseen by a bailiff, known as a végrehajtó.

The bailiff has various powers to collect debts. These can include seizing and selling the debtor's assets, such as property, vehicles, or bank accounts. They can also garnish wages or other income. The specific powers and procedures are governed by Hungarian law, primarily the Act on Enforcement Proceedings.

The primary goal of végrehajtás is to ensure that judgments are effective and that creditors can recover what they are legally owed. The process typically begins with the creditor filing a request for enforcement with the relevant bailiff's office. The bailiff then takes steps to notify the debtor and to implement the enforcement measures.

There are different types of enforcement, depending on the nature of the obligation. For monetary debts, the focus is on collecting the owed sum. For non-monetary obligations, such as delivering a specific item or performing a certain action, the enforcement aims to compel the debtor to fulfill that specific obligation. The process aims to be fair to both parties, while prioritizing the creditor's right to have their judgment satisfied.