der Gerichtsstand
Translation
place of jurisdiction, venue
Examples
Der Gerichtsstand ist in Berlin.
The place of jurisdiction is in Berlin.
Der Vertrag legt den Gerichtsstand fest.
The contract specifies the venue.
Grammar Patterns
der Gerichtsstand für et4 the place of jurisdiction for sth. The place of jurisdiction for this case is Hamburg.
der Gerichtsstand an einem Ort the place of jurisdiction in a place The place of jurisdiction is at the defendant's residence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zuständigkeit, Forum
Etymology
Composed of 'Gericht' (court) and 'Stand' (place, location). Literally means 'court's place'.
Memory Tips
Think of where the court 'stands' or is located for a particular legal case.