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Directive 2011/7/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2011/7/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on combating late payment in commercial transactions (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)

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Article 10Recovery procedures for unchallenged claims

1.Member States shall ensure that an enforceable title can be obtained, including through an expedited procedure and irrespective of the amount of the debt, normally within 90 calendar days of the lodging of the creditor’s action or application at the court or other competent authority, provided that the debt or aspects of the procedure are not disputed. Member States shall carry out this duty in accordance with their respective national laws, regulations and administrative provisions.

2.National laws, regulations and administrative provisions shall apply the same conditions for all creditors who are established in the Union.

3.When calculating the period referred to in paragraph 1, the following shall not be taken into account:

(a)periods for service of documents;

(b)any delays caused by the creditor, such as periods devoted to correcting applications.

4.This Article shall be without prejudice to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006.

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