Arbitration in the Netherlands
The conditions for the commencement of arbitral proceedings in the Netherlands include the following elements: there must be an agreement between the parties to arbitrate, which may result from a settlement or an arbitration clause in the general terms and conditions; the parties must appoint arbitrators who are independent and impartial; the proceedings must comply […]
Procedural law in the Netherlands
Procedural law in the Netherlands is an important part of civil and criminal justice. It’s a complex subject, but understanding it can be essential for anyone involved with Dutch legal proceedings. As a Dutch legal expert, I’d like to provide some insight into the fundamentals of procedural law in this country. Procedural laws are intended […]
Lapse of a legal claim for damages in the Netherlands
Recently, the Supreme Court in the Netherlands rendered a judgment on product liability under Dutch law that addressed the question of when a hip prosthesis consisting of different parts was “put into circulation”. This question is important in the context of the possible time lapse of a legal claim for damages in the Netherlands from […]
Limitation period in the Netherlands
Under Dutch law, the limitation periods in a civil case are regulated as follows: there is a subjective limitation period of five years starting from the day after the day on which the injured party became aware of both the damage and the person liable for it. In addition, there is an objective limitation period […]
Pre-judgment Attachments under Dutch law
Before executing pre-judgment seizures, a creditor needs approval from a judge of the District Court (in Dutch: “voorzieningenrechter”). The submission for these seizures (in Dutch: “verzoekschrift”) should concisely detail the specific claim being pursued, the assets targeted for attachment, and the anticipated time span for initiating proceedings to assess the claim. Our Dutch lawyers in […]
Civil court proceedings in the Netherlands
Most civil court proceedings in the Netherlands begin when a writ of summons (in Dutch “dagvaarding”) is delivered by a Dutch bailiff (in Dutch: “deurwaarder”) to a defendant and served upon them, known as service of process. This summons states that they are summoned to appear at court at an appointed date and time. The […]
Litigation attorney in the Netherlands
Our Dutch lawyers in the Netherlands represent a large number of foreign clients in legal disputes before Dutch courts. As the Dutch court system differs in important aspects from the court system in the United Kingdom or the USA, our Dutch lawyers have prepared an overview of the Dutch court system. The overview addresses the […]
Enforcement of a Judgment in the Netherlands
Understanding the enforcement of judgments in the Netherlands is pivotal for effective legal proceedings. This article illuminates the types of civil judgments enforceable under Dutch law, the significance of enforcement orders, the role of Dutch bailiffs, and the process of initiating enforcement actions. Additionally, it discusses garnishment orders, real estate execution, managing bankruptcy scenarios, and […]
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