Electricity excise duty refunds and increased interest: Order no. 29757 of 2025
The Court of Cassation, with Order no. 29757 of 2025, establishes that legal interest increased pursuant to art. 1284, paragraph 4, of the Italian Civil Code is due for the refund of unduly paid provincial surcharges on electricity excise duties. A guide for consumers and businesses.
Joint and several liability and appeal to the Court of Cassation: the rules of Judgment no. 29755/2025
The Court of Cassation, in judgment no. 29755 of November 11, 2025, clarifies the rules regarding necessary joinder of parties in appeals filed by joint and several obligors. Learn why the failure to summon the injured creditor renders the appeal entirely inadmissible.
Late opposition to an injunction decree: notification nullity is not sufficient. The position of the Court of Cassation with order no. 29694 of 2025
Receiving an injunction decree and being unable to file an opposition within the statutory deadlines can be a serious issue. But what happens if the notification is void? According to the Court of Cassation's order no. 29694 of November 10, 2025, mere nullity is not enough for a late opposition: a causal link must be demonstrated.
The assignability of receivables arising from a void contract: analysis of the Court of Cassation in order no. 29691/2025
With order no. 29691/2025, the Court of Cassation clarifies the validity of the assignment of restitutionary claims arising from a void contract, establishing that such claims exist and are assignable from the moment of undue payment, regardless of future disputes.
Late incidental appeal in procedural joinder: an analysis of the Court of Cassation Order no. 30102 of 2025
With Order no. 30102 of November 14, 2025, the Court of Cassation clarifies the admissibility of the late incidental appeal by a necessary party, extending its scope to parts of the judgment not addressed by the main appeal. We examine the details of the ruling.
Compensation for serious personal injury through life annuity: the guarantees of Ordinance no. 30080 of 2025
With Ordinance no. 30080 of 14/11/2025, the Court of Cassation establishes the obligation to protect the life annuity against inflation through IPCA or FOI revaluation indices and appropriate financial safeguards to protect the injured party.
The right to restitution of sums paid pursuant to a subsequently reformed criminal judgment: Court of Cassation no. 29930/2025
What happens if damages are paid based on a criminal judgment that is subsequently reformed on appeal? The Court of Cassation, with judgment no. 29930 of 12/11/2025, clarifies the rules regarding the recovery of sums and the legal subrogation of the civilly liable party.
Mafia victims fund and plurality of convictions: the principle of unity of performance in ordinance no. 29890/2025
The Court of Cassation, with ordinance no. 29890/2025, clarifies the limits of compensation from the rotation fund for victims of mafia-type crimes in the presence of multiple concurrent criminal convictions for the same act.
Testimonial evidence in civil proceedings: the importance of factual specificity according to Order no. 29799 of 2025
The Supreme Court's Order no. 29799 of 2025 clarifies the rules on the admissibility of testimonial evidence: failure to specify facts can be raised by the court on its own motion and results in the inadmissibility of the evidentiary means. Let us examine the details of the ruling.
Waiver of proceedings before appearance: who bears the costs? The Court of Cassation clarifies with ordinance no. 30160/2025
The Court of Cassation, through ordinance no. 30160/2025, clarifies the order for costs in the event of a waiver of proceedings prior to the opposing party's appearance. We examine when the waiving party is exempted and the significance of legal interest.