Procedures
District and regional courts with an electronic writ procedure
The 1964 Code of Civil Procedure allocates claims between district and regional courts by value and subject matter. The electronic writ-of-payment procedure (EPU) in Lublin handles high volumes of undisputed money claims.
Key rules
- Regional courts hear claims above PLN 100,000 and specified categories regardless of value.
- The general limitation period is six years, and three years for business-related claims.
- Appeal lies within two weeks of service of the reasoned judgment.
- Cassation to the Supreme Court is discretionary and limited by value thresholds.
Governing law
- Code of Civil Procedure (1964)Kodeks postępowania cywilnego.
- Act on court costs in civil cases (2005)Fee scales and exemptions.
- Civil Code, Book I (1964)Limitation periods.
In practice
Court fees are generally 5% of the claim value, capped, and the separate commercial procedure imposes strict early evidence deadlines on business parties.