Lawsuit for Payment of a Debt
Is the debtor not responding to demands? I will file a lawsuit and choose the fastest route to an enforceable title: a payment order or expedited proceedings.
Free consultation →What I will handle for you
A lawsuit is an effective collection tool if the debtor does not respond to the pre-action letter. A payment order can be issued without a hearing, typically within weeks. If successful, the other party reimburses your litigation costs including the court fee.
- ✓Preparing and filing a lawsuit for payment
- ✓Application for a payment order (no cap on the debt value)
- ✓Electronic payment order (EPR)
- ✓Standard court proceedings for complex cases
- ✓Representation at the court hearing
- ✓Tracking progress and reporting on the outcome
Payment order or lawsuit: how to choose the right approach
A payment order (Section 172 of the Czech Code of Civil Procedure, o.s.ř.) is the fastest and cheapest court tool for undisputed debts. The court issues it based on the lawsuit and the attached evidence without a hearing, typically within weeks to a month (the law sets no deadline). The debtor has 15 days to file an objection. If they do not object, it becomes final and enforcement can begin. If they do object, the case moves to standard proceedings. An electronic payment order (EPR) is even faster; the CZK 1,000,000 threshold applied to it historically, but the current Code of Civil Procedure sets no value cap for a payment order. In more complex factual situations, I recommend a standard lawsuit with full legal argumentation.
Who will handle your case
Ing. Mgr. Tomáš Beneš
Attorney registered with the Czech Bar Association, based in Prague.
Law degree from Charles University. I focus on business law, real estate and employment disputes. I handle every case personally, no assistants.
More about me →How we will work together
Describe your case
Fill in a short form or send me an e-mail. A few sentences about what happened and what you need to resolve are enough.
Send your documents
Attach the relevant documents (contracts, correspondence, notice of termination…). I accept everything securely online.
We'll discuss it by phone
I will study your case and call you within 48 hours with a proposal for the specific next steps, including the price.
You'll receive the solution by e-mail
You will receive the contract, filing or legal analysis by e-mail. Everything is done quickly and without unnecessary meetings.
Need advice?
Describe your case. You will receive a concrete answer within 48 hours, completely free of charge.
Free consultation →Frequently asked questions: Lawsuit for payment of a debt
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