Civil appeal dismissed because plaintiff's delay tactics outweighed court procedural errors regarding delay.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the Association's complaint regarding the unreasonable length of proceedings in a civil eviction case. While the court acknowledged the lower court's failure to issue a judgment within the statutory timeframe, it found the plaintiff had acted with the intent to delay the enforcement of an eviction order. Consequently, the court ruled that the plaintiff's own conduct in challenging procedural steps negated the claim of procedural delay. The complaint was rejected, and the plaintiff was ordered to pay the lawyer's fees for the unsuccessful appeal.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedUstawa z dnia 17 czerwca 2004 r. o skardze na naruszenie prawa strony do rozpoznania sprawy w postępowaniu sądowym bez nieuzasadnionej zwłoki; In civil proceedings, the right to a speedy trial depends on the party's diligence, and delays caused by the complaining party's own tactics preclude a finding of unreasonable delay.