Rahu tn 28a: costs after payment of insurer’s demand

After payment of the demand, the insurer waived its application; the dispute remained over who should bear litigation costs.

AB “Lietuvos draudimas“, through its Estonian branch, brought a claim for damages and late-payment interest against Narva linn, Rahu tn 28a korteriühistu. The court accepted the application on 14 July 2026. After receiving payment on 17 July, the insurer waived the application and asked for costs against the association. The association did not object to termination but disputed costs. It relied on the short delay, voluntary performance and possibility of resolution without court action. It explained that its own insurer had transferred compensation on 25 June, but onward payment to the applicant was delayed by work organisation. The association reported paying 999,15 euros of principal and 1,42 euros of late-payment interest on 17 July. The court accepted the waiver and terminated proceedings. It left costs with the association: the demand was met after filing although the association knew of it beforehand and missed the payment deadline. Internal organisational reasons were not grounds to relieve it of costs. The principal demand was not awarded again. Of the 575 euros requested, the court awarded 470 euros: a 50-euro fee and 420 euros for legal assistance. All 3,5 hours of work were necessary, but the reimbursable hourly rate was reduced from 150 to 120 euros. Statutory late-payment interest accrues on unpaid costs from finality until performance. The court merely explained the option to request refund of half the fee; it did not order a refund in this ruling.

Accept the waiver and terminate proceedings. Award the insurer 470 euros in costs against the association, plus statutory late-payment interest from finality until payment.