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.
How to proceed
- 1
Please note the deadline
An objection must be filed in writing or on the record within 2 weeks of service.
- 2
File an appeal
At the local court that issued the summary judgment.
- 3
Trial
The court will issue a new ruling following an oral hearing.
Required documents
- Summary judgmentMandatory
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 2 months
Official: max. approx. 3 months
Online application
In person or by post
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
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals against whom a summary judgment has been issued and who do not accept it.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
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.