Procedures
The Civil Procedure Law across district and regional courts
Civil cases begin in the district (city) courts under the Civil Procedure Law, with appeal to the regional courts. Small claims and undisputed debts follow simplified and order-for-payment procedures.
Key rules
- A simplified procedure applies to small-value claims.
- An order-for-payment procedure handles undisputed monetary claims.
- Cassation to the Supreme Court is on points of law only.
Governing law
- Civil Procedure Law (Civilprocesa likums)
In practice
The order-for-payment route provides a quick enforceable title for uncontested debts without a full hearing.