KKO (Supreme Court of Finland)
In Simple Terms
The highest court in Finland for civil and criminal cases, whose precedent decisions guide the interpretation of Finnish law.
Formal Legal Definition
Korkein oikeus (KKO) is the supreme court of Finland in civil and criminal matters, established under Chapter 9 of the Constitution, which grants leave to appeal in cases of legal precedent value.
Practical Example
A KKO precedent ruling on employer liability (e.g., KKO:2023:45) establishes how the Employment Contracts Act should be interpreted by all lower courts in similar cases.
Difference from Related Terms
KKO handles civil and criminal matters. KHO (Supreme Administrative Court) handles administrative and public law cases. Both publish precedent decisions on Finlex.
Why It Matters
KKO precedent decisions (ennakkopaatokset) set the authoritative interpretation of Finnish law and are binding guidance for all lower courts.
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