Germany BGH Decisions

German Federal Court Decisions Database - 83,255 Searchable Results

The Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court) decision database now contains 83,255 searchable results dating from the year 2000 onward. Decisions are available in PDF format, displayed 10 per page with sorting options by Senate, Date, Case Number, and Entry Date. Commercial use of decisions from January 1, 2000 requires a document fee of 1.50 euros per document, payable to the Bundesgerichtshof in Karlsruhe.

Bundesgerichtshof Decisions Until 1999 Require Written Request

The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) publishes administrative information on obtaining court decisions from 1999 and earlier. Decisions up to and including 1999 are not available online and must be requested in writing through the BGH Decision Distribution Service (Entscheidungsversand). Requesters pay a writing fee of €0.50 per page for the first 50 pages and €0.15 per page for any additional pages, with payment obligation arising upon submission of the request. Requests may be submitted by post, fax (0721 159-5705), or online contact form to the BGH in Karlsruhe.

BGH Cost Complaints Portal Pending Resolved Decisions

The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) maintains a public database of Rechtsbeschwerden (legal complaints) in Kostensachen (cost matters). When a cost complaint is filed, the relevant legal norms and a brief description of the legal issue are recorded so that all BGH senates have an overview of related pending proceedings. The page also publishes an overview of cost complaints resolved in the last six months. Decisions are available free for non-commercial use; commercial use requires a paid request.