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File an appeal against a summary judgment

An appeal filed with the district court against a summary judgment issued without a trial, in order to obtain a full trial.

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Processing: approx. 2 monthsSuccess rate: 45.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Summary judgment · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    10–80 € je nach Urkunde/Verfahren

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Please note the deadline

    An objection must be filed in writing or on the record within 2 weeks of service.

  2. 2

    File an appeal

    At the local court that issued the summary judgment.

  3. 3

    Trial

    The court will issue a new ruling following an oral hearing.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals against whom a summary judgment has been issued and who do not accept it.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 45.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The 2-week deadline from the date of service has been missed
  • An objection without grounds is limited to legal consequences (e.g., the daily fine amount), even though a comprehensive objection was intended

Common reasons for rejection

  • The two-week objection period has expired

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Questions & Answers

How much time do I have to file an appeal?

The appeal must be received by the competent local court within two weeks of the issuance of the summary judgment.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesamt für Justiz
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