Simplification of Debt Collection in the EU (European Monographs) - Hardcover

Vesna Rijavec

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 904114854X ISBN 13: 9789041148544

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, 2014

Synopsis

Simplification of Debt Collection in the EU is a new title that provides in-depth commentary and analysis on the different remedies available for debt collection in the EU.

Simplification of Debt Collection in the EU examines the three main EU regulations facilitating cross-border debt collection and the solutions relating to recognition and enforcement in the enacted but not yet enforced Recast Brussels 1 Regulation. Individual chapters concentrating on each of the 13 Member States contain analysis by local experts and an evaluation of national summary procedures, and provide a unique insight into practice across the EU. Individual country biographies facilitate further research. Recognizing that access to remedies is among the chief factors in determining the speed and success of proceedings, emphasis throughout this title is on the analysis of legal remedies safeguarding the right of parties and offering practical guidance.

The field of debt collection in the EU is undergoing significant change and this title represents a giant step forward in demonstrating the opportunities and potential problems these developments could bring. The coverage of Simplification of Debt Collection in the EU is comprehensive, and among the issues and topics covered are the following: ;

• how to easily choose a competent court;

• service of documents;

• state of IT operational options in judicial procedures;

• safeguarding the debtor's rights;

• non-compliance with jurisdiction concerning insurance, consumer contracts, and contracts of employment;

• changes of parties and legal succession during the procedure;

• interim decisions;

• small claims procedure;

• electronic enforcement procedure;

• opposition by the defendant;

• effects of the absence of timely defence;

• appeal against judgment; and

• problems caused by language and by different definitions of key notions

Simplification of Debt Collection in the EU, edited by Vesna Rijavec, Tomaz Kerestes, Tjasa Ivanc is your authoritative guide to debt collection throughout the EU and will be invaluable to both practitioners and academics. Gain valuable insight into the practice of individual member states with dedicated chapters written by leading experts and ensure that you are up to date with the latest developments in debt collection legislation and their potential impact with this definitive guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 904114854X
• ISBN 13: 9789041148544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 616