Civil appeals: fees, deadlines and risks

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Civil Appeals

Assess an existing first-instance civil judgment, the right to appeal, the deadline and grounds; prepare an appeal or a response with an agreed representation scope.

Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.

What drives cost

• Professional fees depend on file size, issues, urgency, languages, hearings and agreed motions. A written scope and quote follow assessment. Article 39 generally sets a property-related appeal fee at 4% of the dispute value, at least GEL 150, capped at GEL 5,000 for individuals and GEL 7,000 for legal persons; the general non-property appeal fee is GEL 150. Magistrate-jurisdiction cases use half the applicable paragraph 1 rate. Special categories and exemptions or relief under Articles 46–48 must be checked. Court fees, translation, experts and possible opponent-cost liability are separate; no fixed professional price is promised.

What drives timing

• Provide the judgment and announcement/service history promptly. The general Article 369 period is 14 days and is not extendable or restorable; the start date needs a file-specific check. Preparation time depends on the record and agreed availability, while court scheduling, service, evidence and further proceedings affect the outcome date. An enquiry or appointment request neither suspends a deadline nor confirms representation.

Key risks and common mistakes

• Waiting for a postal copy without checking the rules on announcement, service and collection of the judgment.
• Treating an appeal as a new claim or assuming all omitted evidence will be accepted.
• Challenging the whole judgment without specifying the remedy, disputed amount and substantiated errors.
• Assuming an enquiry stops a deadline, an appeal guarantees a stay, or a court correction period extends the appeal filing deadline.

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Sources and editorial content checked: 28 October 2026, with AI assistance. This is not a named lawyer's review of an individual case. Verify the current Code and the actual court record before filing.

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