Commentary on Ordinance No. 15847 of 2024: Defeated Party and Inadmissibility of the Appeal

The recent Ordinance No. 15847 of June 6, 2024 provides important clarifications regarding the issue of defeat in the context of a ruling of inadmissibility of the appeal. In this article, we will analyze the meaning of such a ruling and the practical implications it has for the parties involved in a legal proceeding.

The Ruling of Inadmissibility of the Appeal

When an appeal is declared inadmissible, as established in the ordinance in question, a specific situation of defeat arises. This condition implies that the party who filed the appeal is condemned to bear the legal costs of the other party. Article 92, paragraph 2, of the Code of Civil Procedure (c.p.c.) establishes that the defeat must be clearly attributed to the party who submitted the appeal in an inadmissible manner.

Ruling of inadmissibility of the appeal - Defeat - Existence - Serious and exceptional reason for compensation - Exclusion - Art. 92, paragraph 2, c.p.c.. The ruling of inadmissibility of the appeal constitutes a situation of defeat, excluding the possibility that it integrates a serious and exceptional reason for compensation, pursuant to art. 92, paragraph 2, c.p.c., as resulting from the amendments introduced by decree law No. 132 of 2014 and by the judgment of the Constitutional Court No. 77 of 2018.

The Implications of the Ruling

According to the ordinance, the ruling of inadmissibility cannot be considered a "serious and exceptional reason for compensation." This provision is fundamental as it limits the possibility of an overly broad interpretation of the grounds for compensation of legal costs. Therefore, even if a party believes it has valid justifications for its inadmissibility, current jurisprudence tends not to recognize them as such.

  • The defeated party is required to pay the legal costs of the other party.
  • The judge must assess the validity of the appeal reasons based on current regulations.
  • The amendments introduced by decree law No. 132 of 2014 and by the Constitutional Court No. 77 of 2018 have made the interpretation of art. 92 c.p.c. more rigorous.

Conclusions

In conclusion, Ordinance No. 15847 of 2024 represents an important milestone in defining defeat in the case of a ruling of inadmissibility of the appeal. The clarity with which the judge addressed the issue of legal costs and his firm position regarding the grounds for compensation provide a significant point of reference for lawyers and legal practitioners. It is crucial that the parties involved in disputes understand the implications of such decisions to avoid surprises and to proactively manage their legal strategies.

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