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BGH
Abbreviation for Bundesgerichtshof
In short and in plain language
The BGH is a court in Germany.
It is the top court for civil cases and criminal cases.
Other courts often follow its rulings.
For shops, its rulings on terms of sale matter.
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 the law. For B2B shops they matter, for example, for general terms and conditions and for telling businesses apart from consumers.