Law and data protection
BGH
Abbreviation for Bundesgerichtshof
In short and in plain language
The BGH is the highest German court for civil and criminal cases.
Its rulings shape how other courts read legal questions.
For shop owners they can be of interest. This is the case with questions on consumers and on competition.
Definition
The BGH is the Federal Court of Justice, Germany's highest court for civil and criminal matters. Its rulings shape how other courts interpret legal questions. For shop operators they can be of interest on consumer and competition matters.