The number "199" corresponds to different contexts, but one prominent legal reference is § 199 of the German Civil Code (BGB). This section deals with the "Beginning of the regular limitation period and limitation maximum periods" for claims. Key points from § 199 BGB include:
- The regular limitation period begins at the end of the year in which the claim arises and the claimant gains knowledge of the claim's basis and the debtor's identity or should have gained such knowledge without gross negligence.
- Claims for damages based on injury to life, body, health, or freedom expire after 30 years from the damaging event, regardless of knowledge.
- Other claims for damages expire after 10 years from the claim arising, or 30 years from the event causing the damage, whichever ends first.
- Claims arising from inheritance or requiring knowledge of a testamentary disposition also have a 30-year limitation period.
- Other claims not covered by the above generally expire after 10 years from their origin.
There is also a reference to § 199 in the German Penal Code (StGB) concerning mutual insults and how a judge may declare both or one party free of punishment if a mutual insult occurs immediately. If the question relates to a specific use or context of "199," especially legal, this overview mainly covers the German legal provisions under the number 199. Please specify the context if a different type of information about "199" is desired. This information is primarily from the current text of § 199 BGB and § 199 StGB, as updated by recent legal changes.
