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forberedelse, hovedforhandling

12:53 May 20, 2011
Danish to English translations [PRO]
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Danish term or phrase: forberedelse, hovedforhandling
These must be legal terms and I'm not a legal expert. What do the terms 'forberedelse' and 'hovedforhandling' mean in relation to a court case? Here's the sentence:

På mødet skal retten endvidere så vidt muligt fastlægge sagens videre forløb, herunder tidsrammerne for en eventuel yderligere forberedelse. Retten skal endvidere så vidt muligt fastsætte tidspunktet for hovedforhandlingen.
phil curry
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:20


Summary of answers provided
4trial preparations, main legal proceedings/oral hearing
Christina Kjaergaard
3case management, trial on the main issue
Adrian MM. (X)


  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
trial preparations, main legal proceedings/oral hearing


Explanation:
Forberedelse = exchange of documents (claim, defence etc.), perhaps a preliminary court meeting
Hovedforhandling = the final court meeting


    Reference: http://www.domstol.dk/saadangoerdu/raadgivning/hvordanforlob...
Christina Kjaergaard
Denmark
Local time: 08:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
PRO pts in category: 14
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Christina...I found another source which suggested 'summary proceedings' for 'hovedforhandlinger' which sounded familiar, so I think to keep it in agreement, 'preliminary proceedings' sounds good for 'forberedelser'...good to get a few suggestions to get the grey matter going. :-)

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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
case management, trial on the main issue


Explanation:
(Pre-trial) case management conference in E&W: the parties prepare for trial with the judge and can, at that stage settle, or proceed to trial.

Hovedforhandling: is the main hearing. Summary are expedited proceedings.

Example sentence(s):
  • CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT/TRIAL MANAGEMENT. GUIDELINES. Track Assignment. •.

    Reference: http://www.gannlaw.com/CourtRules/APPENDIX/App-20.pdf
Adrian MM. (X)
Local time: 08:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 113
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