Law, authorities and health
ZPO
Abbreviation for Zivilprozessordnung
In short and in plain language
The ZPO is the German Code of Civil Procedure.
It sets out how court cases work. These are cases between people or firms.
It also says how papers can be used as proof.
Definition
The ZPO is the German Code of Civil Procedure. It governs court proceedings between private persons or companies, including how documents are handled as evidence.