Group proceedings – what are they?

Group proceedings1  are a new mechanism for pursuing claims before the court, introduced into the...

Domestic and cross-border representative class actions

Representative actions may be either domestic actions or cross-border actions. A domestic action is an...

Disclosure or delivery of evidence

The institution of disclosure of evidence is an institution that may be applied in representative...

How can the action of a qualified entity by funded?

Legislative process

AMENDMENT no. 4 of 2024 29 August 2024 entry into force of the provisions amending the...

In what cases can group proceedings be commenced?

The Polish Act is an example of the so-called sector-based solutions. This means that group...

When are the group proceedings allowed?

A case which belongs to one of the statutory categories (see: In what cases can group...

What can you pursue in group proceedings?

The demands of the statement of claims in group proceedings depends on whether the action...

Class action for adjudication

An adjudication class action aims at obtaining specific performance by the group members. In this type...

Class action for declaration or shaping of a legal relation or right

Class action can cover request for declaration of a right or legal relationship (where the interests...

Class action for establishment of liability

An action for establishment of the defendant’s liability is an instrument characteristic for group proceedings....

What is a “group” in the meaning of the Act?

“A group” is a group of persons who have decided to pursue their claims jointly...

Who may be a claimant in group proceedings?

Classic group proceedings are based on the principle of representation, which means that during the...

What is the status of a group member?

In principle, group members do not participate actively in the proceedings. Their activity in the...

What is the course of group proceedings?

Group proceedings, as compared to standard civil proceedings, can be distinguished by the specific phases...

What are the costs related to participation in group proceedings?

Group proceedings (class action), like any other civil case, involve court costs. However, these proceedings...

How to start the process of organizing a group?

The Act on Pursuing Claims in Group Proceedings does not provide for a manner in...