Postal terms in France, Germany, Italy and the UK
Payment injunction (decreto ingiuntivo)
A decreto ingiuntivo is an order to pay a sum of money, issued by an Italian judge on the creditor’s application on the basis of written evidence, without first hearing the debtor. Think of it as the fast court route that can follow an unanswered messa in mora, not a letter you write yourself. In Italy, the debtor has 40 days from service to pay or oppose it, and an opposition leads to ordinary proceedings; without one, the decree can be declared enforceable. You normally need a lawyer, except for claims of up to €1,100 before the giudice di pace.
Payment injunction (decreto ingiuntivo)
A decreto ingiuntivo is an order to pay a sum of money, issued by an Italian judge on the creditor’s application on the basis of written evidence, without first hearing the debtor. Think of it as the fast court route that can follow an unanswered messa in mora, not a letter you write yourself. In Italy, the debtor has 40 days from service to pay or oppose it, and an opposition leads to ordinary proceedings; without one, the decree can be declared enforceable. You normally need a lawyer, except for claims of up to €1,100 before the giudice di pace.
Related guides
- Payment demand in Italy: sollecito and messa in moraAsk a debtor in Italy to pay: a sollecito, a formal messa in mora, default interest, interrupting prescription and the decreto ingiuntivo.
- Tenant letters in Italy: repairs, deposit and noticeWrite to a landlord in Italy: report a defect, chase a repair, reclaim your deposito cauzionale and give six months’ notice by raccomandata. Italian examples.
General information about postal services and common practices in France, Germany, Italy and the UK. Postal products and legal consequences depend on the country, service and procedure; this is not legal advice or a guarantee of legal effect. Check official sources or consult a qualified professional.