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1 Existence of a specific small claims procedure
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure. As of 01.01.2009, the Bulgarian courts apply Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a European Small Claims Procedure. Those proceedings are heard in the regional courts, whereas for issues not specifically dealt with in Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 the general rules of the Civil Procedure Code are applicable.
1.1 Scope of procedure, threshold
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.2 Application of procedure
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.3 Forms
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.4 Assistance
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.5 Rules concerning the taking of evidence
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.6 Written procedure
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.7 Content of judgment
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.8 Reimbursement of costs
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
1.9 Possibility to appeal
The Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code does not provide for a special small claims procedure.
Last update:
11/02/2020
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