Legal news

News on law changes that recently took effect or take effect soon, and on new decisions of the Supreme Court (Riigikohus). Each item is based on the previous and the new wording of the provisions published in Riigi Teataja, the explanatory memorandum or the decision summary; quotes, dates and references are checked against the sources.

• Takes effect 01.01.2027Court procedure and state fees· TsMS

  Civil procedure changes on 01.01.2027: higher simplified-procedure limit, silence means consent to written procedure

  On 01.01.2027 a package of amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (tsiviilkohtumenetluse seadustik, TsMS) enters into force. A proprietary claim can…

• Takes effect 01.01.2027Court procedure and state fees· RLS

  Court fees rise on 01.01.2027: 310 euros for a divorce claim, 75 euros for an administrative court appeal

  From 01.01.2027 several court fees increase under the State Fees Act (riigilõivuseadus, RLS). A statement of claim for divorce or for terminating a…