Protection of activists against abusive litigation in Slovakia
Slovakia is transposing EU Directive 2024/1069 aimed at protecting activists, journalists, and the public from abusive lawsuits and the misuse of judicial proceedings.
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Time limit for court preceeding costs
The deadline for issuing a resolution on the reimbursement of costs was absent in the legal framework since the recodification of civil procedure. The amendment to the Civil Procedure Code established a deadline of 60 days from the date of the final decision that concludes the proceedings.
What is the burden of proof?
The burden of proof refers to the procedural responsibility of a party in the proceedings to substantiate their claims. If they fail to provide evidence for their assertions, the decision must be made on the merits of the case against them.