It's often assumed that a court judgment automatically means the prevailing party receives what they're owed — in reality, a judgment only marks the end of one phase and the start of an entirely separate one: execution.
A judgment doesn't enforce itself
Once a judgment is issued and becomes final (after any appeal or cassation stages are exhausted), the prevailing party must file an execution request with the competent court, attaching a copy of the final judgment. Actual execution proceedings do not begin automatically without this request.
What happens once the execution request is accepted?
The court takes steps to compel the judgment debtor to comply — this may start with direct notice, and escalate to firmer measures if there's no response, depending on the nature of the judgment (monetary, delivery of property, etc.) and the debtor's conduct.
What if execution stalls?
An execution request can run into obstacles — such as being unable to locate the debtor's assets, or the debtor not responding to notices. This is exactly what the "Judiciary & Execution" services on the platform cover: you can describe your case and receive price offers from specialized lawyers to pursue it, and negotiate the price before committing to any offer.
Every execution case differs depending on the type of judgment and the other party's posture. For an accurate assessment of your case, submit your request under the "Judiciary & Execution" category and you'll receive offers from licensed lawyers you can negotiate with directly.