Conciliation Hearing

A conciliation hearing is a meeting between parties in a dispute to find a mutual agreement before proceeding to court. For instance, if two neighbors are arguing over a property boundary, they can schedule a conciliation hearing to reach an agreement.

For residents of Germany or Austria, it is important to know that a conciliation hearing often takes place before a judge or mediator and can save time and costs. There are no strict deadlines for scheduling a conciliation hearing, but it should typically occur before a court case. This is regulated under §§ 278, 794 ZPO.

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