It starts with the basis of the claim. A claim for damages must explain what right was violated, what damage occurred and why the defendant should be held responsible for it. The regime varies depending on the situation: contractual liability, tortious liability, road accidents or other special regulations. There is no single formula or guarantee that the damages will be […]
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Not all deadlines have the same consequence In a civil lawsuit, different deadlines apply: the prescription period for substantive claims, procedural deadlines for requests and defenses, appeal deadlines, and deadlines established by the court. The effect depends on the applicable rule, the time from which the deadline begins to run, and the omitted action. A delay does not automatically close any case. […]
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Can messages and photos be used as evidence? The messages, photos, documents and recordings can end up in the criminal file, but they do not automatically have a certain value and do not guarantee a solution. The Code of Criminal Procedure allows for entries, photographs, material means and other means of evidence that are not prohibited by law. The judicial authorities verify the relevance, legality […]
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Identify the decision and the available appeal procedure After a criminal judgment, the first step is to check whether it is final, who can appeal it and what the law provides for the appeal procedure. The appeal is the ordinary procedure against the first-instance judgments that can be appealed. The appeal for annulment, revision and cassation are extraordinary remedies, each with its own reasons and […]
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What effect does the promise of sale have? The promise of sale-purchase obliges the parties to conclude the final contract later if the agreed conditions are met. It does not itself transfer ownership of the property. The final contract for the transfer of ownership is concluded in the form required by law and is entered in the land registry. The form of the preliminary contract depends on the object of the contract […]
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