Summons in Romanian civil procedure — forms, 5-day rule and void summoning
A summons calls you to a court hearing. It must reach you at least 5 days before. Illegal summoning may void the judgment.
Summons in Romanian civil procedure
Under art. 153–173 NCPC, the summons must reach you at least 5 days before the hearing. Forms: registered post, court agent, public display, email/fax (with consent). If summoned but absent, the case proceeds without you. Appearance cures any summoning defects. If not properly summoned and absent, the resulting judgment may be challenged by contestație în anulare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Raise the relative nullity at that hearing and request adjournment. The court must grant it if the 5-day minimum was not respected.
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