aufheben

English translation: ...are offset against each other

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German term or phrase:(Die Kosten) werden gegeneinander aufgehoben
English translation:...are offset against each other
Entered by: Malgorzata Kozarzewska

22:06 Oct 18, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s)
German term or phrase: aufheben
Die Kosten des Verfahrens werden gegeneinander aufgehoben.
Malgorzata Kozarzewska
Local time: 21:19
...are offset against each other
Explanation:
I would say:

"The procedural costs incurred by both parties are offset against each other."

I am not sure if my interpretation is correct though. Norbert might also be right.
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Olaf Reibedanz
Colombia
Local time: 14:19
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vielen Dank
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1Each party shall bear its own costs.
NGK
2 +1...are offset against each other
Olaf Reibedanz
3to waive
KathyAnna O


  

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Each party shall bear its own costs.


Explanation:
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NGK
United States
Local time: 14:19
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 55

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Johanna Timm, PhD: absolutely!!
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
...are offset against each other


Explanation:
I would say:

"The procedural costs incurred by both parties are offset against each other."

I am not sure if my interpretation is correct though. Norbert might also be right.

Olaf Reibedanz
Colombia
Local time: 14:19
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 80
Grading comment
vielen Dank

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Giusi Pasi: right. the sense is mutual compensation
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to waive


Explanation:
in Polish koszty.. wzajemnie znosi
to waive the costs
waive court costs; see, e.g., Rule 1-325, 8-607, or 8-608

KathyAnna O
Canada
Local time: 15:19
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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