How much does it cost to sue someone in Germany?
The claimant has to pay in Court Fees (Gerichtsgebühren). The exact sum depends on the amount in dispute (Streitwert). A few examples: if you sue for 2,000 Euros the court fee is 219 Euros. If you sue for 10,000 Euros, the court fee is 588 Euros and if you sue for a million Euros the court fee is 13,368 Euros.
How do I take legal action in Germany?
Generally a claim must be filed in writing at the court that has jurisdiction. However, if the local court has jurisdiction for the proceedings, a claim can be registered orally at the court office (Geschäftsstelle des Amtsgerichts). The claim can be registered at the office of any local court.
Is there a small claims court in Germany?
If you live in the European Union and want to claim against a German party, there are two judicial procedures to help you, the „European Small Claims Procedure“ and the „European Payment Order“. If someone owes you money and is not willing to pay it back, you can also try the German “Mahnverfahren”.
How do I sue someone who lives in another country?
If you want to sue someone who lives in another state, you will have to sue in the state where the person lives, not in the state where you live. Often you can file papers with the court by mail, but you’ll have to follow the state’s rules when serving the court papers on the defendant.
Do you have the right to an attorney in Germany?
The right of the accused to be represented by counsel is carefully protected under German law. In some cases when the accused is charged with an offense punishable by a year or more of confinement, German law mandates the provision of counsel even if the accused doesn’t wish it.
Can you sue someone in Europe?
You can always sue someone in the country they live in, assuming that their country allows foreigners to sue. You can always sue a foreign person in the US, but whether you can enforce the judgment will depend on whether you can find some asset in the US, or whether the foreign country will recognize the US judgment.