European Small Claims Procedure
Enforcement of judgments obtained through the European Small Claims Procedure
By Raphaël MORENON1 April 2025Obtaining a favourable decision is not enough. Actually enforcing it is the crucial stage in the recovery process. This final phase has some important specificities in the European small claims procedure. Understanding these mechanisms will enable you to ensure the real effectiveness of your title. Notification of the decision: the first essential stage Regular notification of the decision determines its future enforcement. Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 establishes a precise hierarchy of the methods of notification to be used. Two priority methods are placed on an equal footing: notification by post notification by electronic means Both methods require an acknowledgement of receipt indicating the date of receipt. The use of electronic means presupposes that These means are technically available The addressee has previously accepted this method of communication If this is not possible, other alternative methods may be used. These alternative methods are taken from Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 establishing...
Procedure and costs of the European Small Claims Procedure
Civil Procedure, European Small Claims ProcedureCross-border litigation is often a source of concern for litigants. Unpredictable delays, uncertain costs and complex formalities can discourage even the most determined creditors. The European Small Claims Procedure addresses precisely these concerns. It establishes a clear framework for the procedural steps and...How do I start a European small claims procedure?
Civil Procedure, European Small Claims ProcedureRecovering a debt in another European country can seem daunting. Language barriers, legal differences and distance often complicate the process. The European Small Claims Procedure offers a practical solution to this problem. This guide outlines the practical steps you need to take to initiate the procedure correctly. Check that...The European Small Claims Procedure: a simplified tool for cross-border debt collection
Civil Procedure, European Small Claims ProcedureRecovering a debt in a cross-border context is often a daunting task. Geographical distance, linguistic and legal differences and the associated costs often discourage creditors from pursuing their debtors established in another Member State. This observation led the European legislator to create a...
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