Features of the Special Civil Procedure for Small Value Disputes in Countries of the Balkan Region

Skender Gojani1, Ardian Mehmetaj2 & Lindon Azemi3

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.4.155.166

Abstract
Disputes of small value, as defined by the provisions of the Law on Civil Procedure (LCP), refer to those legal disputes where the claim pertains to a monetary amount that does not exceed 500 Euros. In addition to monetary claims, disputes of small value also include claims where the plaintiff does not seek money directly but states that a payment of no more than 500 Euros could satisfy their non-monetary claim. Moreover, disputes of small value also encompass cases where the subject of the claim is not money but rather the transfer of movable property, which, according to the plaintiff, has a value not exceeding 500 Euros. The LCP clearly outlines these criteria to ensure that such cases are processed efficiently and fairly, taking into account the relatively low stakes involved. By categorizing these disputes as small value, the LCP aims to simplify procedures and reduce the burden on the courts, ensuring quicker resolutions for the parties involved.

Keywords: Contested, procedure, legislation, small value disputes, special appeal and lawsuit.