Trial Within a Reasonable Time
Protection of parties’ rights in court proceedings that last longer than reasonably justified.
Every party has the right to have a court decide on their rights and obligations within a reasonable period, without unjustified delays.
We provide support in using legal remedies designed to expedite proceedings and secure the right to just satisfaction.
Proceedings that drag on for years cause harm in themselves, regardless of the final decision. The right to a trial within a reasonable time gives parties concrete tools to respond.
Areas of Practice
- Objection to expedite proceedings
- Appeal for violation of the right to a trial within a reasonable time
- Claim for just satisfaction
- Monetary compensation
- Monitoring the duration of court proceedings
- Representation before competent courts
How we approach your matter
We assess whether the proceedings are truly unjustifiably long, taking into account the complexity of the case, the conduct of the parties and the court's handling. On that basis, we propose the most suitable remedy.
We prepare an objection to expedite the proceedings, an appeal where the objection is rejected and a claim for just satisfaction, through which monetary compensation can be sought for the violation of the right.
How we work together
- Case review: we analyse the course of the proceedings and periods of inactivity.
- Assessment: we establish whether the right was violated and which remedy is best.
- Filing: we draft the objection, appeal or claim and submit it to the competent court.
- Compensation: we follow the decision and the payment of any just satisfaction awarded.
Worth knowing
An objection to expedite proceedings can be filed while the case is still ongoing. The goal is not only compensation, but also to have the case prioritised and finally decided.
Justice delayed for years stops being justice for the person waiting for it.