Leistungsverzug

German

Etymology

Leistung (performance; service) +‎ -s- (genitival interfix) +‎ Verzug (delay)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯stʊŋs fɛɐ̯ˌt͡suːk/
  • Hyphenation: Leis‧tungs‧ver‧zug

Noun

Leistungsverzug m (strong, genitive Leistungsverzugs, plural Leistungsverzuge)

  1. (law) default in performance, delay in performance (a situation where a debtor fails to provide a non-monetary service or good by the agreed deadline despite the possibility of doing so)
    Da die Maschinen nicht zum vereinbarten Termin geliefert wurden, befindet sich der Hersteller im Leistungsverzug.
    Since the machines were not delivered on the agreed date, the manufacturer is in default in performance.
    Der Leistungsverzug berechtigt den Gläubiger unter Umständen zum Rücktritt vom Vertrag.
    The delay in performance may entitle the creditor to withdraw from the contract under certain circumstances.
Declension

Synonyms

  • Schuldnerverzug (debtor's default)
  • Lieferverzug (delay in delivery) (specifically for goods)

Antonyms

  • fristgerechte Leistung (timely performance)

Coordinate terms

  • Zahlungsverzug (default in payment)
  • Annahmeverzug (default of acceptance) (by the creditor)
  • Schadensersatz (damages)
  • Nachfrist (period of grace; extension)

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