Collection

The notary who executed a deed in 2016 amending the deed of division of a homeowners' association will not be paid for this. The court ruled that the homeowners' association was not the client. And the member of the homeowners' association who had given the instruction had not been sufficiently informed about the costs. So the notary worked for nothing...

There may be times when you make (or have to make) the choice to cut a lawsuit in two. In one case, you claim that your opposing party should be ordered to pay damages, to be made out in state. In the proceedings that follow (the damages state proceedings), the extent of the damages must be determined. If you have the...

After lengthy litigation, you receive a judgment. In it the judge decides that the other party is liable, and must compensate your damages. Good news, but the judge has not yet estimated the damages. For that, you first have to go back to court. In the judgment, the case is referred to...

Collection proceedings can be initiated when a creditor fails to collect an outstanding debt by other means, such as a demand letter or summons. If a debtor fails to make payment, you can take legal action to still obtain the amount owed. A collection procedure offers the opportunity to...

Kees van der Spek's television program is (also) very interesting for lawyers to watch. In his weekly show, Van der Spek pays attention to fraudsters who often leave for foreign countries with large debts. They leave their creditors penniless. If it is up to Kees van der Spek, they won't come away with that....

Money claim in summary proceedings: is it possible? Suppose you have a money claim against someone and want to get it paid as soon as possible. You decide to start summary proceedings, understandably, because you may be waiting for that money and still have bills to pay. But beware, there are strict...