New Limitation Period in Poland

On July 9th, 2018 the general limitation period in Poland was shortened from ten years to six years for claims confirmed by the final court judgement. Before the new legislation, a creditor had ten years to execute a judgement, with the change, creditors now have six years. The new legislation also limited the window for which claims for damages may be brought before a court from ten years to six years. Małgorzata Krzyżowska, Partner and head of Aliant Poland, discusses the new legislation and its implications.