Concept
Expiration of the proceedings occurs when, due to inactivity by the parties, the proceedings are presumed to have been abandoned within the applicable legal period, depending on the type of proceeding.
It penalizes inaction, especially by the plaintiff, and seeks to prevent the accumulation of files without movement in the judicial system; therefore, a case may end without a decision on the merits.
Types
Ordinary: Occurs when the process remains inactive for more than three months since the last action, notification, or written action. It can be declared by the judge or requested by the parties.
Special: Occurs if, three months after the claim was admitted, it has not been notified, following the execution of a precautionary measure.
Extraordinary: Occurs when the process is paralyzed for one year without written action.
Exclusions
This does not apply when one of the parties is:
- A person without legal capacity, under parental authority, guardianship, or curatorship.
- A corporation or public benefit foundation.
- The State, a municipality, or an autonomous, semi-autonomous, or decentralized entity.
In executive proceedings, it does not result in the dismissal of the proceedings, but it does result in the lifting of the attachment or seizure, and the affected property cannot be re-seized within the same proceeding for a period of one year.
Recommendations
In view of the risks involved in the expiration of the application, we recommend:
- Move forward with the process.
- Maintain frequent contact with your attorney, at most monthly.
- Schedule deadlines and procedures.
- Document the procedures.
At EVANS GROUP, we work with a preventive strategy, ensuring that our clients do not miss what is essential: their opportunity to obtain an effective judicial response.
If you need more information you que contact us al (507) 385-1749 / 50 or at evans@evansgrouplaw.com
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