What does “dagvaarding” mean?

Court summons. Someone has started a court case against you. It says when the case starts.

What to do

Don’t ignore it. If you don’t react, the judge usually decides without you. Get free advice at the Juridisch Loket.

You may see it in letters from

• Gerechtsdeurwaarder — Bailiff
• Rechtbank / kantonrechter — Court

“dagvaarding” is a Dutch word used in official letters in the Netherlands. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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