Uusküla 1: debt and late-payment interest awarded by default; association granted refund of excess court fee

The defendant did not respond after personal service of the claim; the court awarded the debt, late-payment interest and costs by default.

The court granted the apartment association Uusküla tn 1’s claim against XX for arrears and late-payment interest by default and also awarded litigation costs. The claim had been served personally on the defendant against signature, but no response arrived within the time limit. The brief judgment does not give a detailed debt history, charging period or objections from the defendant. The judgment is immediately enforceable. Separately, the court ordered a refund to the association of 25 euros in overpaid court fees from the state budget. This is repayment of an excess fee to the association, rather than an additional award against the defendant. The judgment does not confirm actual payment of the awarded sums or completion of the refund.

Award the association the debt, late-payment interest and litigation costs against XX. Order a refund to the association of 25 euros in excess court fees from the state budget. The judgment is immediately enforceable.