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European Court of Justice

Decisions from 2007

European Court of Human Rights

Decisions from 2005

ECHR - Jahn and others v. Germany

Decisions from 2002

ECHR - Kalogeropoulou et al. v. Greece and Germany

ECHR - Kutzner v. Germany

Decisions from 2001

ECHR - Johannische Kirche & Peters v. Germany

ECHR - Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein v. Germany

Decisions from 1995

ECHR - Vogt v. Germany

Federal Constitutional Court

Decisions from 2009

FCC - Constitutionality of the Act Approving the Treaty of Lisbon

FCC - Hamburg Gaming Machines Tax

FCC - Renewable Energy Sources Act

FCC - Statutory restriction to "double married name"

FCC - Successful constitutional complaint against decisions granting extradition

FCC - Temporary injunction against a deportation under the Dublin II procedure

FCC - Use of voting computers in the 2005 Bundestag election

Decisions from 2008

FCC - Commuter tax allowance

FCC - Criminal liability of sibling incest

FCC - Favourable treatment of certain insured persons in relation to early drawing of old-age pensions

FCC - Fundamental right to the guarantee of the confidentiality and integrity of information technology systems

FCC - Photographs of celebrities depicting their private and everyday life

Decisions from 2007

FCC - Automated bank account data retrieval

FCC - Clandestine DNA paternity test

FCC - Duty of Members of the Federal Parliament to disclose additional income

FCC - Participation of German armed forces in expanded ISAF mandate

FCC - Search of editorial offices for the purpose of identifying an informant (Cicero Decision)

FCC - Service of statements of claim in American class actions

FCC - Shorter duration of maintenance claim for care of child born out of wedlock

FCC - State necessity as a defence against claims for repayment of Argentine government bonds

Decisions from 2006

FCC - Authorisation in Aviation Security Act to shoot down aircraft (#1)

FCC - Authorisation in Aviation Security Act to shoot down aircraft (#2)

FCC - Constitutionality of the provisions for the suspension of the remainder of a sentence for life imprisonment

FCC - Data Screening for Muslim Sleepers

FCC - Differential tax rates under the Inheritance Tax and Gift Tax Act

FCC - Exclusion of foreign nationals from a provision in the Transsexuals Act to change their first name

FCC - Legality of dragnet investigation

FCC - Prohibition of contingency fees for lawyers

FCC - Report of traffic infraction including a photo of the person concerned

FCC - Revocation of naturalizations obtained by fraud (#1)

FCC - Revocation of naturalizations obtained by fraud (#2)

FCC - Sports betting monopoly

FCC - State Liability for Violations of International Humanitarian Law (Distomo Case)

FCC - Success fees for lawyers

FCC - Supplementary federal grants for the State of Berlin (#1)

FCC - Supplementary federal grants for the State of Berlin (#2)

Decisions from 2005

FCC - Constitutionality of GPS surveillance

FCC - Custody decision in the matter of Görgülü

FCC - Dissolution of the Federal Parliament (#1)

FCC - Dissolution of the Federal Parliament (#2)

FCC - European Arrest Warrant Act (#1)

FCC - European Arrest Warrant Act (#2)

FCC - Exclusion of right of contact in the matter of Görgülü

FCC - Exclusion of right of contact in the matter of Görgülü - Temporary injunction

FCC - Office for the Protection of the Constitution report

FCC - Parliamentary Ratification of the European Constitution

FCC - Right to a compulsory portion of an estate

FCC - Satirical photo composition case

FCC - Stasi dispute case

FCC - Substitution of Consent to an Adoption

Decisions from 2004

FCC - Acoustic surveillance of private premises

FCC - Consideration of decisions of the ECHR by domestic courts

FCC - Creation of a Foundation 'Remembrance, Responsibility and Future'

FCC - East German expropriation case

FCC - Expulsion to Turkey

FCC - Money Laundering by Defence Counsel

FCC - Restriction of Freedom of Movement for Spätaussiedler

FCC - Shop-Closing Act

FCC - Speculative transactions tax

Decisions from 2003

FCC - Benetton "shock" advertisements No. 2

FCC - Exclusion of father from son's trial in juvenile court

FCC - Extradition to India

FCC - Extradition to the United States of America

FCC - Hijab decsion on the law prohibiting public school teachers from wearing the hijab in class

FCC - Interim Legal Protection Against Service of a Writ of Punitive Damages Suit

FCC - Joint parental responsibility for children born to unmarried parents

FCC - Journalists´ Privacy on Mobile Phones

FCC - Judicial review for violation of right to be heard

FCC - Neutrality of the State: The Headscarf Decision

FCC - Participation of German Soldiers in NATO's AWACS Operation in Turkey

FCC - Rights of biological fathers

FCC - Teacher with headscarf Decision

Decisions from 2002

FCC - Admissibility of witness statements on the content of illegally monitored telephone calls

FCC - Business opening hours under Shop Closing Act

FCC - Deposit scheme for cans

FCC - Division of Administrative Powers Between the German Federation and the Länder (Biblis-A Decision)

FCC - Geriatric Nursing Act

FCC - Law firm rankings in commercial publications (JUVE Handbook Decision)

FCC - Lifetime Partnership Act

FCC - Osho-decision concerning ministerial statements on the religious group

FCC - Powers of Parliamentary Minorities in Parliamentary Investigative Committees

FCC - Traditional Muslim slaughter protected under freedom of faith and religion

FCC - Voting procedure in the Federal Council (Immigration Act Decision)

Decisions from 2001

FCC - Ban on TV coverage of court proceedings

FCC - Constitutional Control Of Marital Agreements

FCC - Freedom of Speech in PKK Case

FCC - Horizontal Effect of Fundamental Rights in Marital Agreements

FCC - Legality of banning an assembly

FCC - Lifetime Partnership Act - Temporary injunction

FCC - NPD Party Ban Proceedings - Temporary injunction against seizure of computer files

FCC - Prerequisites for search and seizure of a home without a court order

FCC - Private Dentists' Information Service and Directory

FCC - Reference for a preliminary ruling of the ECJ in proceedings for interim relief

FCC - Requirement to refer a case to the European Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling

Decisions from 2000

FCC - Accusation of collusion regarding a merger agreement protected by freedom of expression

FCC - Applicability of European Community Law - Bananas Case (#1)

FCC - Applicability of European Community Law - Bananas Case (#2)

FCC - Benetton "shock" advertisements

FCC - Constitutional requirements for search and seizure order in case of suspected tax evasion

FCC - Criminal procedural rules on the use of genetic fingerprints

FCC - Jurisdiction of German courts for trial of Serbian war criminals

FCC - No patent protection for use of pharmaceutical drug in clinical trials

FCC - Professional Freedom of Former East German Judges

FCC - Quasi-Public Status of Jehova's Witnesses under German Incorporation Law

FCC - Review of European Acts (Alcan)

FCC - Standard for Hate-Speech Conviction

Decisions from 1999

FCC - Celebrity photographs (Caroline von Monaco Case)

Decisions from 1998

FCC - Freedom to use one's own name

Decisions from 1997

FCC - Civil damages for wrongful birth and wrongful life

Decisions from 1995

FCC - Constitutional protection for potentially defamatory statements ("Soldiers are murderers" Decision)

Decisions from 1994

FCC - Constitutionality of the penal provisions relating to the use of Cannabis

FCC - Denial of the holocaust not protected under constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression

FCC - Scope of protection for academic freedom of speech

Decisions from 1993

FCC - Constitutionality of the Maastricht Treaty

FCC - Damages for malperformance of an abortion

Decisions from 1992

FCC - Prohibition of night employment for women

Decisions from 1991

FCC - Constitutional protection for rhetorical questions

FCC - Constitutional protection for statements expressing evaluations of factual events

FCC - Denial of entry to a public assembly

FCC - Dispersal of an assembly

FCC - Two-column model for local broadcasting (6th Broadcasting Decision)

Decisions from 1990

FCC - Criminal law banning the symbols of unconstitutional organizations

FCC - Criminal liability for disparagin the federal flag

FCC - Criminal liability for disparaging the National Anthem

FCC - Defamatory representations and the protection of personality

FCC - Dissemination of publications morally endangering youths (Mutzenbacher Decision)

FCC - First federal elections after the re-unification

Decisions from 1989

FCC - Restrictions on riding in the forest

Decisions from 1987

FCC - Caricatures attacking the core of personal honour not protected under freedom of artistic expression

FCC - Chemical Weapons Storage

FCC - Classroom Crucifix Case

FCC - Direct effect of Community directives (Kloppenburg)

FCC - Entry of aliens to join family members living in the Federal Republic

FCC - Exclusion of public broadcasters from producing regional broadcast programmes (5th Broadcasting Decision)

FCC - GDR citizenship

FCC - Presumption of Innocence and the European Convention on Human Rights

FCC - Principle of 'ne bis in idem' under international law

Decisions from 1986

FCC - Balanced pluralism in private and public broadcating (4th Broadcasting Decision)

FCC - German-Swiss Double Taxation Agreement - Retroactivity of Tax Law Provisions

FCC - Legality of sit-down demonstrations

FCC - Salzburg Airport decision

FCC - Solange II Decision

Decisions from 1985

FCC - Legality of demonstrations against a nuclear power station (Brokdorf Decision)

Decisions from 1984

FCC - Assessment of Broadcasting User Fees

FCC - Criminal conviction for defamation in connection with a political street theater

FCC - Pershing II and Cruise Missile Decision No. 2

FCC - Publication of information acquired through deception (Wallraff Decision)

Decisions from 1983

FCC - Extradition following conviction by trial in absentia in Italy

FCC - German-Austrian Legal Cooperation Treaty

FCC - National Iranian Oil Company

FCC - Pershing II and Cruise Missile Decision No. 1

Decisions from 1982

FCC - Derogatory utterances about a political party during an election campaign

FCC - Failure to observe deadline in asylum proceedings

FCC - Freedom of broadcasting in labour disputes with employees of public broadcaster

Decisions from 1981

FCC - Eurocontrol I Decision

FCC - Eurocontrol II Decision

FCC - Statutory requirements for private broadcasting in the Saarland (3rd Broadcasting Decision)

Decisions from 1980

FCC - Admissibility of evaluative statements in the public conflict of opinion

FCC - Federal Government's discretion in granting protection against foreign States (Hess Decision)

FCC - Inaccurate quotations not protected under freedom of opinion (Böll Decision)

Decisions from 1978

FCC - Right to life and personality (Kalkar 1 Case)

Decisions from 1977

FCC - Execution of a judgment against a foreign state (Philippine Embassy Case)

FCC - Parliamentary Approval for German-Czechoslovakian Treaty

Decisions from 1976

FCC - Act on Reparation of War Losses

Decisions from 1975

FCC - Assenting Acts to the Eastern Treaties

Decisions from 1974

FCC - Solange I Decision

Decisions from 1973

FCC - East-West Basic Treaty

FCC - Personality rights of convicted prisoners (Lebach Decision)

FCC - Violation of personality rights by fictitious interview (Soraya Decision)

Decisions from 1971

FCC - Freedom of artistic opinion (Mephisto Descision)

FCC - Review of compatibility of domestic law with EC law

Decisions from 1969

FCC - Boycott of a press undertaking (Blinkfuer Decision)

FCC - Importation of publications from the GDR (Leipziger Volkszeitung Decision)

FCC - Monitoring of mail from the GDR (Demokrat Newspaper Decision)

FCC - Seizure of publications imported from the GDR

FCC - State liability for damages arising from the occupation of Germany by Allied Forces

Decisions from 1968

FCC - War burden levy on foreigners

Decisions from 1967

FCC - Constitutional reviewability of European Community Regulations

Decisions from 1966

FCC - Constitutionality of the search of press offices (Spiegel Decision)

Decisions from 1965

FCC - Imposition of levies on foreigners to cover war-related burdens

Decisions from 1963

FCC - Iranian embassy case

Decisions from 1962

FCC - Domestic jurisdiction in actions against a foreign State in relation to its legation premises

Decisions from 1961

FCC - Constitutional protection for replies in the press (Volga Article Decision)

FCC - German Television Company Ltd. (1st Broadcasting Decision)

Decisions from 1958

FCC - Horizontal effect of Basic Rights (Lüth Decision)

FCC - Pharmacy decision

Decisions from 1957

FCC - Freedom of movement (Elfes Case)

FCC - Reichskonkordat of 1933 Decision

FCC - Treaty on German assets in Switzerland

Decisions from 1955

FCC - Agreement on the Statute of the Saar

FCC - Loss of German nationality acquired by annexation of Austria in 1938

Decisions from 1953

FCC - Equalization of War Burdens

FCC - Governmental consent to Port of Kehl Treaty

Decisions from 1952

FCC - Enforcement of Soviet zone panel judgment

FCC - European Defence Community

FCC - Parliamentary approval for German-French Commercial Treaty

FCC - Petersberg Agreement between the Allied High Commissioners and the Federal Chancellor

Federal Administrative Court

Decisions from 2008

FAC - Protection from deportation because of internal armed conflict (Iraq)

FAC - Requirements for cessation of refugee status under Article 11 (1) e of Directive 2004/83/EC

Decisions from 2005

FAC - Legality of governmental protective warnings on Scientology

FAC - Legality of war in Iraq

Decisions from 2003

FAC - Restitution of Dispossessed Property in the former German Democratic Republic

Decisions from 1999

FAC - Proportionality of covert observation measures against political party

Decisions from 1998

FAC - Power to make application in proceedings for review of subordinate legislation

Decisions from 1969

FAC - Limits to planning discretion in drawing up a building plan

Federal Court of Justice

Decisions from 2007

FCJ - Liability for destroying capital stock of a company

Decisions from 2006

FCJ - Claim to payment of a reasonable licence fee for nauthorised commercial use of a personal picture

FCJ - Injunction against description as a "terrorist's daughter"

Decisions from 2005

FCJ - Clandestine DNA paternity test

FCJ - Compensation for Holiday Time Spent to No Avail

FCJ - Consequences of premature self-cure under modernized law of obligations

FCJ - Damages for HIV infection resulting from the administration of blood products to a spouse

FCJ - Damages for unfounded threat of proceedings for infringement of a trade mark

FCJ - International Jurisdiction for Enforcement of Prize Notification

FCJ - Killing Without Obvious Reason Case

FCJ - Limits of Postmortem Protection of Personality Rights

FCJ - Plea bargaining in criminal proceedings

FCJ - Preventive Detention

FCJ - Right of exchange for invalid postage stamps

FCJ - Sadomasochistic Murder (Cannibal of Rotenburg)

Decisions from 2004

FCJ - Acquisition of property by a minor

FCJ - Agreement on jurisdiction as part of general terms and conditions

FCJ - Consumer Right of Revocation for Internet Auction Contracts (eBay Case)

FCJ - Content of enrichment claim in case of donation to third party

FCJ - Copyright infringements in trans-border CD deals

FCJ - El Motassadeq homicide conviction for participation in 9/11 terrorist attacks

FCJ - Judicial Control of Marital Agreements

FCJ - Jurisdiction based on the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR)

FCJ - Liability for Wrong Ad Hoc Announcements (Informatec AG Cases)

FCJ - Sentencing of a terrorist bombing (La Belle Case)

FCJ - Statutory exemption from liability for torts committed by children

FCJ - Stock Options for Supervisory Board Members of a Stock Corporation

FCJ - Termination of a lease by fax

FCJ - World War II: Acts of Reprisal as Crimes

Decisions from 2003

FCJ - Compensation for Distomo Massacre

FCJ - Court Approval for Termination of Life Prolonging Measures

FCJ - Declaration of Guarantee by Employee

FCJ - Expert Witness Opinions and Criminal Liability of Experts

FCJ - Facts relevant for establishing jurisdiction and deciding on the merits

FCJ - International jurisdiction with regard to the decision to open insolvency proceedings

FCJ - Invasion of privacy by publication of aerial photographs

FCJ - Legality of Deep Links (Paperboy Case)

FCJ - Legality of surveillance of telecommunication on suspicion of money laundering

FCJ - Photo Composition Case

FCJ - Recognition of Legal Capacity for Companies from the EC

FCJ - Right of correction for false statements clothed in interrogative sentences

Decisions from 2002

FCJ - Copyright for Wrapped Reichstag

FCJ - Electronic transmission of press summaries

FCJ - International jurisdiction over claims arising out of prize notifications

FCJ - Jurisdiction clauses contained in general terms and conditions

FCJ - Maintenance payments to separated wife who has a close relationship with a homosexual man

FCJ - Reproduction of a press photo in another newspaper

FCJ - Residual validity of conflicting standard terms and conditions

FCJ - Reverse Convertible Bonds Decision

FCJ - Same cause of action in Article 21 of the Brussels Convention

FCJ - Use of the Shell of a Limited Liability Company

Decisions from 2001

FCJ - Agency Requirements in Consumer Credit Cases

FCJ - Application of balancing theory to reciprocal enrichment claims in connection with a contract void for extortion

FCJ - Claim to costs for maintenance against doctor for failure to diagnose deformity of unborn child

FCJ - Concurrent enrichment claim by architect against nuilding owner

FCJ - Domain name registration in case of conflicting rights of third parties (DENIC Decision)

FCJ - Expert Liability Towards Third Parties

FCJ - Form requirements for conclusion of legally valid forum agreement

FCJ - Formation and Validity of Sales on the Internet

FCJ - Forum for jurisdiction over joinder of parties

FCJ - Infringement of right to a name by private use of identical domain name ("shell.de" Decision)

FCJ - Jurisdiction of German courts for trial of Serbian war criminals

FCJ - Liability in tort for only partial partial explanation of risks associated with medical operation

FCJ - Liability of vine grower for mildew outbreak on neighbouring vineyard

FCJ - Liability Within Corporate Groups (Bremer Vulkan Decision)

FCJ - Privilege from tortious liability for an accident occurring during a temporary business activity on joint business premises

FCJ - Registration of general, descriptive terms as a domain name ("Mitwohnzentrale.de" Decision)

FCJ - Scope of privilege from tortious liability for entrepreneurs in joint workplace

FCJ - Similarity of trade marks "Bit" vs. "Bud"

FCJ - Unjustified enrichment claim in connection with wrongful cashing of a cheque

FCJ - Unjustified enrichment claims in a case of performance by virtue of instructions

Decisions from 2000

FCJ - Application of balancing theory in respect of enrichment claims involving a party with legal incapacity

FCJ - Begin of limitation period for claim in tort against multiple tortfeasors

FCJ - DaimlerChrysler Trademark Speculators

FCJ - Enrichment claim against liability insurer of a landlord

FCJ - Internet Posted Incitement to Racial Hatred

FCJ - Limitation period for unjustified enrichment claims

FCJ - Obligation to fasten seat belt while car is stationary

FCJ - Set-off of reciprocal enrichment claims

FCJ - Shareholders' Right to Disclosure Regarding a Change of a Corporate Statute

FCJ - Suitability of leaflet for informing patient about risks associated with medical treatment

Decisions from 1999

FCJ - Examination of products for hidden defects

FCJ - Extension of financially valuable components of the right of personality beyond death (Marlene Dietrich Case)

FCJ - Publication of the reasons for a divorce of a celebrity figure

FCJ - Return of investment shares as unjustified enrichment

Decisions from 1998

FCJ - Injunction against false statements affecting the business or credit of another

FCJ - Liability of auditors for incorrect information

Decisions from 1997

FCJ - Damages for loss of earnings due to unlawful arrest

FCJ - Liability for protest blockade of construction works

FCJ - Predisposition leading to consequential harm

Decisions from 1996

FCJ - Car hire costs as damages from an accident

FCJ - Damages for failure to prosecute

FCJ - Printing system and software case

FCJ- Right to compensation of a police officer injured while pursuing a criminal

Decisions from 1995

FCJ - Amount of information to be provided concerning possible risks associated with medical treatment

FCJ - Claim for compensation of maintenance costs for child born after failed abortion

FCJ - Claim to maintenance expenditure for a child who is conceived and born as a result of failed sterilisation

FCJ - Compensation for repeated and obstinate violation of right to privacy and personality

FCJ - Factors for determining amount of compensation for serious violation of right to privacy

FCJ - Paparazzi photographs as infringements of personality rights

FCJ - Suitability of contaminated food for ordinary use

FCJ - Time limit on exercising a right to avoid for fundamental breach of contract

Decisions from 1994

FCJ - Damages for false press statements (Caroline von Monaco Decision)

FCJ - Damages for pain and suffering in road accident under concept of fairness liability

FCJ - Liability for inaccurate report prepared by architect on value and state of repair of a building

Decisions from 1993

FCJ - Damages for destruction of frozen sperm

FCJ - Liability for wrong genetic counseling leading to the birth of a child that would otherwise have been aborted

FCJ - Limits to the principle of restitutio in integrum

FCJ - Satirical posters identifying personal information of chairmen of companies

Decisions from 1992

FCJ - Damages for pain and suffering for child born with serious brain damage

FCJ - Repayment of overpaid maintenance on the basis of unjustified enrichment

FCJ - Shootings of fugitives by GDR border guards

Decisions from 1991

FCJ - Amount of compensation for car damages in an accident

FCJ - Tortious liability for costs for hospital visits and loss of earnings

Decisions from 1990

FCJ - Architect's liability for harm caused to tenant's property by leaks in building

FCJ - Duty of care of an architect in respect of supervision of construction work

FCJ - Enrichment claim in case of work contract ineffective for violation of the Act to Combat Illegal Labour

Decisions from 1989

FCJ - Costs for unspent holiday not recoverable as damages for nervous shock

FCJ - No claim in tort against divorced wife in respect of maintenance payments for apparently legitimate child

FCJ - No enrichment claim for secondary use of scientific materials by public authority

FCJ - No liability for stroke caused by accusations following a traffic accident

Decisions from 1988

FCJ - Duty of care by public authority maintaining a children's playing area

Decisions from 1986

FCJ - Claim for costs of surgery to remove scars where operation is not intended

FCJ - Compensation for temporaray deprivation of use without incurrence of further economic loss

Decisions from 1985

FCJ - Request for a preliminary ruling on the conditions of compensation for temporary deprivation of use

Decisions from 1984

FCJ - Concurrent contractual claim for damages in respect of a third party's loss

FCJ - Damages for intereference with right to possession

FCJ - Invalid consent to diagnostic treatment if patient not informed about pain involved in procedure

FCJ - Unjust enrichment claim of a bank for mistakenly executed money transfer

Decisions from 1983

FCJ - Claim for damages by non-contractual party against expert for valuing land and buildings

FCJ - Claim for damages for child born with disability due to undiagnosed measels ('Wrongful Life' Decision)

FCJ - Loss of use of a speedboat as damage

FCJ - No damages for holiday not taken up due to road accident

Decisions from 1982

FCJ - Damages for irrevocable credit provided in reliance on incorrect expert valuation

Decisions from 1981

FCJ - Recovery of costs for tile replacement from sub-contractor

Decisions from 1980

FCJ - Liability of a local authority for a violation of the duty to secure the safe use of highways

Decisions from 1979

FCJ - Claim against bank in respect of inaccurate information about creditworthiness of third party

Decisions from 1978

FCJ - Liability of public officials engaged in private activities

FCJ - Publication of a transcript of a tapped telephone conversation between politicians

Decisions from 1977

FCJ - Claim for damages against attorney in respect of wrongfully advised divorce settlement

FCJ - Claim for damages against bank for delay in returning unpaid invoices

FCJ - Claim for economic loss against petrol depot for fire caused by negligent tanker driver

FCJ - Claim for economic loss due to interruption of business as a result of damaged electricity cable

Decisions from 1976

FCJ - Violation of local building regulations not sufficient for a claim in tort under Section 823 BGB

Decisions from 1975

FCJ - Injunction against persons defacing publications alleged to be indecent

FCJ - Scope of application of strict liability provision for the operation of vehicles

Decisions from 1973

FCJ - No damages for interference with marriage through adulterous conduct

Decisions from 1972

FCJ - Compensation claim of a child for pre-natal brain injury suffered during road accident of the mother

Decisions from 1971

FCJ - Constitutional right to compensation for non-economic loss where no satisfactory alternative is available

FCJ - Prerequisites for damages for nervous shock

FCJ - Prerequisites for enrichment claim in case of statutory loss of ownership (Jungbullen Case)

FCJ - Unjustified enrichment claim against minor for air transport without ticket

FCJ - Vicarious liability for employee entrusted with welding an oil pipe

Decisions from 1970

FCJ - Damages for temporary loss of use of boat trapped in State waterway

Decisions from 1969

FCJ - Vicarious liability of bus company for bus driver and conductor

Decisions from 1967

FCJ - Liability for negligent unawareness of defective vision leading to road accident

Decisions from 1963

FCJ - Compensation for loss of use of vehicle where no substitute car is hired

FCJ - Performing party in a multi-person contractual relationship (Elektrogeräte Decision)

FCJ - Prerequisites for claim under the concept of conduct of business without mandate

Decisions from 1961

FCJ - Compensation for violation of general right of personality (Ginsengwurzel Decision)

FCJ - Scope of exemption from liability clause in general terms and conditions

Decisions from 1959

FCJ - Application of strict liability provision for vehicles "in operation" also where vehicle is stationary due to mechanical fault

FCJ - Distribution of liability in a multi-person traffic accident

Decisions from 1958

FCJ - Claim for damages against a company's director for failure to open insolvency proceedings

FCJ - Claim for damages for interruption of production due to damaged electricity cable

FCJ - Compensation for the costs of the birth of an illegitimate child

FCJ - Damages for appropriation of image (Herrenreiter Decision)

Decisions from 1957

FCJ - Damages for operating a bus business without a proper licence

FCJ - No compensation for legal action of a husband aimed at determining the status of an illegitimate child

Decisions from 1956

FCJ - Claim for increase in value for returned property (Bauwerk Decision)

FCJ - Distribution of liability in a road accident depends on actual facts and not on respective basis of liability

Decisions from 1955

FCJ - Liability of employer for death of employee killed in a car accident following the firm's Christmas party

Decisions from 1954

FCJ - Injunction against association providing housing assistance for unlawfully giving legal advice

FCJ - Remedies for violation of personality rights through misleading information in journal

Decisions from 1953

FCJ - Police duty to prevent ciminals from committing crimes

Decisions from 1952

FCJ - Damages for child born with syphilis due to infected blood transfusion administered to mother prior to conception

Decisions from 1951

FCJ - Injunction against church magazine criticising morality of another journal

Federal Employment Court

Decisions from 2002

FEC - Exercise of freedom of religion at private workplace

Decisions from 1992

FEC - Limitation of employee liability vis-à-vis the employer

FEC - Severance payment for part-time staff

Higher Administrative Court Kassel

Decisions from 1983

HAC Kassel - Validity of public law contract for obtaining a building permit

Decisions from 1976

HAC Kassel - Judicial reviewability of a kindergarten fees order

Higher Administrative Court Münster

Decisions from 1984

HAC Münster - Injunction in respect of disparaging statements by public official

Decisions from 1983

HAC Münster - Criteria for distinguishing public from private acts

Higher Regional Court Bamberg

Decisions from 2005

HRC Bamberg - Furnishings case