Bundesgerichtshof

The Bundesgerichtshof (Federal Court of Justice) is Germany’s highest court for civil and criminal law. It reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure consistent and correct application of the law across the country. The court does not re-examine facts but focuses on legal questions, balancing justice and legal principles. Located in Karlsruhe, it plays a key role in maintaining legal uniformity, guiding lower courts, and upholding the rule of law in Germany.