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PRESS RELEASES ABOUT THE CASES

Last updated 2024-09-12 14:52:19

 

DATE OF CASE EXAMINATION
LINK TO PRESS RELEASE
(IN LITHUANIAN)
CASE NO.
LINK TO FINAL COURT DECISION
(IN LITHUANIAN)
SEPTEMBER, 2024
2024-09-05

The Supreme Court of Lithuania: CMR Convention and the Brussels Ibis Regulation have different approaches to international jurisdiction

e3K-3-196-916/2024

JULY, 2024

2024-07-25

The case examined regarding the right to change the use of premises without the consent of one co-owner

e3K-3-157-381/2024

2024-07-18

Public procurement case examined regarding supplier's misrepresentation

e3K-3-182-381/2024

2024-07-18

The supplier's submissions in support of its qualifications in public procurement are unjustifiably found to contain false information

e3K-3-177-781/2024

2024-07-18

The Supreme Court of Lithuania ruled on the civil reimbursement of costs for expert reports incurred in criminal proceedings

e3K-3-153-684/2024

2024-07-11

The Supreme Court of Lithuania applied to the Court of Justice of the European Union on the clarification of consumer rights protection

3K-3-143-378/2024

2024-07-10

The Supreme Court of Lithuania ruled on the application of article 120 of the Code of Administrative Offences in the context of changes in the legal regulation of corporate insolvency

2AT-7-36-594/2024

2024-07-04

The case examined regarding the liability of the administrator of an apartment building

e3K-3-146-403/2024

2024-07-04

The case examined regarding undeclared temporary employment 

2AT-34-654/2024

JUNE, 2024

2024-06-27

The Supreme Court of Lithuania ruled on the scope of restrictive measures applied by the European Union

e3K-3-139-701/2024

2024-06-26

The Supreme Court of Lithuania upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of the former head of the state enterprise "Automagistralė", acquitted of abuse and embezzlement

2K-77-654/2024

2024-06-21

The case examined regarding reckless taking of life in violation of hunting rules

2K-205-489/2024

2024-06-19

The Supreme Court of Lithuania has ruled on the application of the methods of protection of the rights of the mortgage creditor and the purchaser of the home

e3K-3-124-403/2024

2024-06-19

The Supreme Court of Lithuania ruled on the moment of transfer of ownership of the purchased item to the buyer

e3K-3-129-403/2024

2024-06-19

Arbitration clause in FIFA Statute binds agent and football club in dispute over commission for transfer of footballer

e3K-3-126-611/2024

2024-06-13

The termination of the debtor's obligation before the debtor has been notified of the assignment of the claim constitutes a ground for rejecting the demand of the new creditor

e3K-3-122-381/2024

2024-06-13

Interest on the amount ordered by the court must be paid from the date on which the case is brought before the court until the judgment has been fully satisfied

 e3K-3-121-378/2024

2024-06-11

The Supreme Court of Lithuania ruled on the child's right to be heard in court

e3K-3-174-943/2024

2024-06-10

Only an active court can ensure justice

2AT-33-976/2024

2024-06-10

The case was examined regarding the right to appeal in cassation against the grounds of a court order

e3K-3-107-943/2024

2024-06-07

A confusingly similar trademark is not identical to an alien trademark

2AT-30-976/2024

2024-06-05

A case was examined regarding the cancellation of a tourist travel contract at the initiative of the tourist

e3K-3-147-1075/2024

2024-06-04

The extended panel of judges ruled on the application of the defence necessity in murder cases

2K-7-48-495/2024

MAY, 2024
2024-05-28

The Supreme Court of Lithuania ruled on lost rental income and the right of recourse

e3K-3-113-1075/2024

2024-05-28

The case was examined regarding the nullity and invalidity of the transactions

e3K-3-74-381/2024

2024-05-24

The Supreme Court of LIithuania clarified that a registered trademark is deemed to have at least the minimum distinctive character if no counterclaim for invalidation of its registration is filed

e3K-3-93-823/2024

2024-05-24

The Supreme Court of Lithuania clarifies the condition of the necessity of a person's maintenance for entitlement to a mandatory share of the inheritance

e3K-3-78-1075/2024

2024-05-23

The case was examined regarding compensation for damages following the termination of a preliminary contract for the sale of an apartment due to an increase in the price of the apartment 

e3K-3-117-781/2024

2024-05-22

The Supreme Court of Lithuania: circumstances created by the defendant's unlawful acts that do not actually exist, do not constitute grounds for disqualification of the court (judge) examining the case

2K-7-62-495/2024

2024-05-22

The Supreme Court of Lithuania found bias in the Court of Appeal that heard separate cases of accomplices

2K-7-60-648/2024

2024-05-21

A public procurement case was examined in which a decision was taken to void purchase contract for the reconstruction of a cultural and catering building in Druskininkai

e3K-3-134-378/2024

2024-05-16

The case was examined regarding the seller's liability for the quality of a sold used car 

e3K-3-108-381/2024

2024-05-16

The case was examined regarding the applicant's obligation to state precisely the subject matter of the action and the factual basis for it

e3K-3-115-943/2024

2024-05-16

The case was examined regarding the defence of a person's honor and dignity and the violation of the right to image and private life

e3K-3-73-421/2024

2024-05-14

Administrative offence cases were examined regarding violation of the rights of a company shareholder

 e2AT-11-628/2024
e2AT-21-628/2024
e2AT-27-628/2024

2024-05-14

A foreigner with a residence permit in Lithuania is liable for driving without the right to drive if he drives a vehicle without having changed his driving license issued by a foreign country while residing in Lithuania for more than 6 months a year

2AT-26-697/2024 

2024-05-14

The case of D. Bardauskas and J. Janušonienė is referred back to the Court of Appeal

 2K-18-976/2024 

2024-05-14

The case of a former judge examined for convicted abuse

 2K-7-1-788/2023 

2024-05-08

 The institution sending the request to provide data must verify that the documents have been received

2AT-24-719/2024

2024-05-08

The case was examined regarding the obligation of the co-owners of a building to maintain and care for the common use objects

e3K-3-84-943/2024

APRIL, 2024

2024-04-29

The panel of judges ruled on transaction for the transfer (gift) of private agricultural land to be a sham, declaring it to be a sale and purchase contract and ruled on  transferring the rights and obligations of the purchaser

 e3K-3-98-403/2024

2024-04-29

The panel of judges clarified the possibility of paying dividends to shareholders when the company has outstanding obligations

e3K-3-99-381/2024

2024-04-24

Dismissed cassation appeal by the defence counsel of a former police officer against an unjustified conviction for abuse of power

2K-85-594/2024

2024-04-24

Former attorney at law G. R. remains convicted for trading in influence

 2K-83-719/2024

2024-04-23

The case concerns the "res judicata" effect of a court judgment

3K-3-112-823/2024 

2024-04-19

The case was examined regarding damages compensation and allocation of representation costs

3K-7-50-313/2024

2024-04-18

A person's conduct of regularly shoplifting with a common intention qualifies as a single and continuous act

2K-86-628/2024

2024-04-17

Mixed panel of judges ruled on the calculation of damages for disclosure of a commercial secret

2K-34-1073/2024 

2024-04-11

The case concerning a client's obligation to redeem a leased item

e3K-3-97-469/2024

2024-04-10

Failure to pay insurance premium on time may result in repayment to the insurance company of sums that were paid out related to the traffic accident e3K-3-91-403/2024
2024-04-10 The case deals with the effect of the suspension of enforcement proceedings on the obligation of the successful bidder to pay for the purchased property 3K-3-81-1120/2024

2024-04-09

A criminal case was examined regarding the misappropriation of authorship of part of a work

2K-79-976/2024

2024-04-04

The case regarding the starting point for the calculation of compensatory interest  e3K-3-89-611/2024
2024-04-04 The Supreme Court of Lithuania clarified the application of the limitation period in cases when the buyer‘s claim for defects of the sold thing is brought against the seller's representative

e3K-3-71-823/2024

2024-04-04

The case deals with the change of pay conditions at the initiative of the employer and the proof of wage which is owed by an employee

e3K-3-85-701/2024
MARCH, 2024
2024-03-28 The case was examined regarding the award of interest for non-payment of completed works e3K-3-79-313/2024
2024-03-28 The case concerns the repayment of an overpayment of long-term employment benefits to a former employer  e3K-3-90-684/2024
2024-03-28

Panel of judges ruled on  the possibility of agreeing on the amount of procedural interest, as well as the possibility for the court to reduce the procedural interest agreed by the parties

e3K-3-95-403/2024
2024-03-28 The extended panel of judges spoke about the application of articles 129 and 130 of the Criminal Code in the case of intentional homicide 2K-7-41-1073/2024 
2024-03-28 The case deals with the arbitrability of disputes arising from public procurement contracts e3K-88-823/2024
2024-03-21 The case regarding the cancellation of the construction permit and the elimination of the consequences of illegal construction was examined 3K-3-69-1075/2024
2024-03-21 The dispute between the Santara clinics and the trade unions operating in them regarding the payment procedure has been finally resolved e3K-7-66-469/2024
2024-03-19 In the case, the issue of the legality of the statement regarding the fine imposed by the Labor Disputes Commission for non-execution of the decision was resolved e3K-3-32-701/2024 
2024-03-14 The case deals with benefits payable to an illegally dismissed employee e3K-3-68-378/2024
2024-03-14 About the incorrect posts published on the Facebook account e3K-3-37-781/2024 
2024-03-14 A Russian citizen remains convicted of influence peddling, due to the death of the former Lithuanian ambassador to Russia, the criminal proceedings for influence peddling have been terminated 2K-31-654/2024
2024-03-12 Expanded seven-judge panel ruled on improper causation in criminal case of multiple traffic violations 2K-7-17-489/2024
2024-03-07 Copies of an identity document that are not approved in accordance with the procedure established by legal acts shall not be considered as a document 2K-7-76-511/2024
2024-03-06 A case was examined regarding the criminal liability of the manager of the sports and amusement park for improper performance of duties that led to the death of a minor 2K-19-594/2024
2024-03-01 Even one hateful comment on social media should be taken seriously 2K-58-489/2024 
FEBRUARY, 2024
2024-02-29 The case regarding the priority right to purchase agricultural land was examined e3K-3-25-701/2024
2024-02-29 The case regarding the priority right to purchase agricultural land was examined e3K-3-25-701/2024
2024-02-29 The case deals with the jurisdiction of the action for determining the correct price of the shares e3K-3-26-611/2024
2024-02-29 The former head of public limited liability company "Oro Navigacija" remains convicted for wasting very valuable company assets 2K-50-628/2024
2024-02-28 A criminal case regarding the unlawful persecution of a person was examined 2K-42-719/2024
2024-02-28 A case was examined regarding the imposition of a ban on driving road vehicles for a person who caused a minor health disorder to the victim 2K-26-1073/2024
2024-02-27 The case deals with the court's obligation to the State Enterprise Centre of Registers to make entries in the information system of participants of legal entities e3K-3-20-381/2024 
2024-02-22 A minor who has acquired full civil capacity is not considered an adult in the sense of criminal law 2K-64-654/2024 
2024-02-20 Individuals are justifiably convicted of animal cruelty 2K-20-788/2024
2024-02-15 The case deals with the responsibility of the person performing the functions of the occupational safety and health care service for the employer's losses e3K-3-11-421/2024 
2024-02-15 The Supreme Court of Lithuania: bribery can only be done with direct intent 2K-74-594/2024
2024-02-15 The Supreme Court of Lithuania clarified the conditions for the protection of the sui generis rights of the database producer e3K-3-42-469/2024
2024-02-15
The extended panel of judges ruled on the statute of limitations for filing a claim for the invalidation of the association's articles of association
2024-02-14
The Supreme Court of Lithuania examined the case regarding the legality of the information received from the suspects during the informal interrogation
2024-02-14
The case was examined regarding the obligation to pay rent for state land in the absence of a state land lease agreement
2024-02-14
The head of the company and the accountant must compensate for the damage caused due to intentionally unpaid taxes
2024-02-13
Due to the worsening of the situation of the acquitted person more than what was requested in the appeal, the case was sent back for a new appeal procedure
2024-02-13
Limitation of property rights is possible in accordance with the principle of proportionality
2024-02-12
For repeated driving while intoxicated, confiscation of the vehicle or collection of a sum of money corresponding to its value is mandatory
2024-02-08
The Supreme Court of Lithuania examined a case in which a decision was made on the applicable law when deciding the issue of asserting a foreign creditor's maritime claim
2024-02-08
The case deals with the distribution of costs for the repair of the terrace installed on the roof of an apartment building
2024-02-08
The Supreme Court of Lithuania clarified the conditions under which an arbitration agreement can bind a person who has not entered into it
2024-02-08
The case was examined regarding the duty of the court to properly qualify the legal relations of the dispute, when there is insufficient evidence in the case to support the factual circumstances indicated by either the plaintiff or the defendant
2024-02-08
2024-02-08
2024-02-08
2024-02-01
JANUARY, 2024
2024-01-31 The Supreme Court of Lithuania suspended the civil case and applied to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling e3K-3-63-1075/2024
2024-01-18 Regarding the application of editorial responsibility to the preparer and/or disseminator of public information, as well as the limitation of losses and litigation costs e3K-3-61-823/2024
2024-01-18 The driver, who caused a conflict on the road and injured another person, did not act in self-defense 2K-73-654/2024
2024-01-17 Unconfirmed financial statements submitted to the State Enterprise Centre of Registers do not remove the obligation of the head of the joint-stock company to convene an ordinary general meeting of shareholders 2AT-13-654/2024
2024-01-11 Regarding the identity of the claims and grounds for terminating the case due to the civil liability of the insurer e3K-3-54-378/2024 
2024-01-11 Regarding the cancellation of the construction permit by obliging the demolition of the buildings e3K-3-62-701/2024
2024-01-11 Due to the compensation of losses after flooding the street and residents' yards e3K-3-58-1120/2024 
2024-01-11 For settlement with the heirs of a deceased member of a cooperative society e3K-3-56-611/2024
2024-01-10 Regarding the parallel right of the medicine importer to repackage medicines of the same manufacturer imported into Lithuania from another EU country e3K-3-46-313/2024
2024-01-04 Alleged transaction related to the purchase of rapid tests for COVID-19, where the services were not provided e3K-3-47-469/2024
2024-01-04 The case was examined on the rules of international jurisdiction, in the presence of a plurality of defendants e3K-3-51-611/2024 
2024-01-04 In the case of public procurement, it was decided to remove the supplier after providing false information e3K-3-65-381/2024