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Group proceedings – what are they?

Group proceedings are a new mechanism for pursuing claims in court introduced into the Polish...

Legislative process

AMENDMENT no. 3 of 2022 16 March 2023 entry into force of the provisions amending...

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?

In each of the statutory categories of cases in which claims may be pursued in...

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 is a “group representative”?

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

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, as every other civil action, entail court fees. However, in group proceedings special...

How to start the process of establishing the group?

The Act does not provide for a manner in which the group should be created...