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KKO 135/2018 AI generated

Supreme Court allows extension of limitation period for filing dissatisfaction with a court decision.

Case Number KKO 135/2018
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court granted the application to extend the limitation period for filing a formal objection to a court decision. The applicant argued that the standard deadline had expired due to administrative delays, while the opposing party contended that the extension request lacked sufficient justification under the Civil Procedure Code. The court ruled in favor of the applicant, establishing that the specific circumstances of the delay warranted a restoration of the time limit to ensure access to justice.

Legislator headnote

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s. 20 of the Limitation of Actions Act; s. 10 of the Civil Procedure Code: The court may extend the limitation period for filing an objection if the delay was caused by circumstances beyond the applicant's control and the applicant demonstrates good faith.

Keywords

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limitation period extension dissatisfaction with decision Civil Procedure Code access to justice administrative delay good faith requirement time bar restoration

Cited Legislation

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s. 20 of the Limitation of Actions Act
s. 10 of the Civil Procedure Code

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Kysymys menetetyn määräajan palauttamisesta tyytymättömyyden ilmoittamista varten.