State Liability for Official Acts

The state's liability for breaches of official duty.

If a public official culpably breaches an official duty owed to a citizen, the state is generally liable for the resulting harm. The claim is directed against the employing public body. The claim is asserted before the ordinary courts.

The relevant statutes

§ 839 BGB

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Related terms

Administrative Act
Tort (Unlawful Act)

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