Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

sich bestellen

English translation:

announce appointment

Added to glossary by KathyAnna O
Jun 26, 2006 15:17
17 yrs ago
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German term

sich bestellen

German to English Law/Patents Law (general)
Aus einem Scheidungsantrag: Hiermit bestelle ich mich für den Antragsteller und überreiche auf mich lautende Scheidungsvollmacht.
I understand what 'bestellen ' means, yet I feel that something is missing in the sentence.
Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations (English)
2 +3 announce appointment
3 +1 designate oneself

Proposed translations

+3
15 mins
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announce appointment

I believe he's announcing his appointment as counsel and submitting his power of attorney
Peer comment(s):

agree Edith Rommelfangen
6 mins
agree Lilli Translate
24 mins
agree Teresa Reinhardt : i am appointing myself...
13 hrs
he was presumably appointed by the client (or perhaps the court), but that's not important here...
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks."
+1
19 mins

designate oneself

there does not seem to exist a "proper" legal term in English
Peer comment(s):

agree Darin Fitzpatrick : or "present oneself"
11 mins
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