dr Magdalena Niziołek
Seeking compensation for expropriation before the county executive
26.08.2021
real estate, government claims
A decision on compensation for real property taken by the state may also be issued by the county executive, according to Art. 129(5)(3) of the Real Estate Administration Act of 21 August 1997. When can this provision constitute a basis for determining the compensation due for expropriated property?
Damages for legislative unlawfulness
29.06.2017
administration, litigation, government claims
If injury is caused by a defective normative act, it may be unclear where to seek damages—from the State Treasury or from local government—particularly in cases where the actions of these defendants may not be regarded as unlawful.
Building regained but units sold
18.06.2015
real estate, reprivatisation
Decision to sell units in a building covered by the Warsaw Decree: A source of injury in pursuing claims for damages
A long way home
24.06.2010
reprivatisation
Cases seeking restitution of real estate in Poland lost through post-war agricultural reforms can stretch out for years.