Civil appeal
Civil case appeal deadline calculator
Select the type of court act and the date from which the time limit should run in your situation: pronouncement, preparation of the full text, or service through the e-court system or by post. For civil cases in Lviv and the region, check the result against the case file.
Appeal filing deadline calculation
The calculator applies the general time limits under the Civil Procedure Code: 30 days for a judgment and 15 days for a ruling. It does not determine which start date applies to your case.
The general deadline for appealing a court judgment is 30 days.
This may be the date of pronouncement, preparation of the full text, or actual service, depending on the circumstances of the case.
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Estimated last day
the period is estimated to still be runningMethod: 10 November 2026 + 30 days = 10 December 2026
Deadline status: the period is estimated to still be running: in 30 days
There was no shift from a weekend day
This is an estimated calculation. Check the date of the full text, the service date through e-court or by post, the possibility of renewing a missed period, public holidays and other non-working days, and special case categories.
- Start date
- 10 November 2026
- Start of the period
- 11 November 2026
- General time limit
- 30 days
- Calendar days
- 30
Calculation calendar
- Date of the court act
- 10 November 2026
- Start of the period
- 11 November 2026The day after the selected date.
- Estimated last day
- 10 December 2026No extension for a non-working day.
- As of today
- the period is estimated to still be running: in 30 days
The calculator does not account for renewal of the deadline, the actual date the full text was received, court operations, or other procedural exceptions.
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How the appeal period is calculated
Article 354 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine sets the general periods: 30 days to appeal a judgment and 15 days to appeal a ruling.
Under the rules for calculating procedural time limits, the period begins on the day after the relevant date or event. If the final day falls on a weekend, public holiday, or other non-working day, it moves to the next working day.
The greatest risk in these cases is choosing the wrong start date. It may depend on whether the full text was prepared, whether the party received a copy of the decision, and how service took place.
Calculation methodology
Methodology for the civil appeal deadline
Select the type of court act: judgment or ruling.
The user enters the date from which the deadline must be calculated in their case.
Add 30 days for a judgment or 15 days for a ruling.
We shift Saturday or Sunday to Monday, but do not automatically determine public holidays or service dates.
Example
Calculation example
The full text of the decision in the civil case in Lviv was prepared on April 3, 2026.
- Act type: court judgment
- Sent date: 03.04.2026
- Period: 30 days
Estimated last day to appeal: May 4, 2026, if the weekend extension applies.
The start date may depend on service, e-Court, the full text, and whether the deadline can be renewed.
What to check in the documents
- The decision or ruling, the date it was pronounced, and the date the full text was prepared.
- Proof of service through the post, court, or electronic cabinet.
- Can a specific ruling be appealed separately from the judgment.
- Grounds for renewing the period if it has already expired.
Frequently asked questions
Which date should I enter in the calculator?
Enter the date from which the period should begin in your situation: pronouncement, preparation of the full text or service of a copy. If uncertain, check the case file and notices in the electronic cabinet.
Does the calculator account for e-court and postal service?
It calculates the period from the date you enter. However, the time of service through e-Court, post, or another channel must be established separately using delivery evidence.
What to do if the time limit has already expired?
Need to assess grounds for renewing the deadline and file the corresponding application with the appeal. The court reviews whether the reasons for missing the deadline are valid.
Are holidays taken into account?
The calculator moves a deadline from Saturday or Sunday to Monday, but does not check official holidays, special non-working days, or the court’s individual schedule.
Can all rulings be appealed separately?
No. Some rulings may be appealed separately from the court’s decision, while others may be challenged only together with the decision. Check the type of ruling before filing an appeal.
Resources for your situation
Calculations and checks
Official sources
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Article 354Provides 30 days to appeal a court judgment and 15 days to appeal an order, as well as rules for renewing the period after service of the full text.
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Article 123Defines that a procedural time limit begins on the day following the relevant date or event.
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Article 124Describes expiry of procedural time limits, extensions for a weekend, holiday or other non-working day, and filing documents before the deadline expires.
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Articles 127, 357–358Includes general rules for renewing deadlines and the consequences of filing an appeal after the deadline expires.
- Prepared
- The methodology was prepared by the website editorial team based on official sources.
- Important
- The tool provides a preliminary result and does not replace document review.
Current as of . The calculation is preliminary and depends on the documents and circumstances.
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Need to urgently check an appeal deadline?
Submit an application if you need to check the date of the full text, service, the possibility of renewing the time limit, or prepare an appeal in Lviv.
- the calculator result can serve as a reference for a conversation
- documents, deadlines, or contract terms may change the conclusion
- briefly describe the circumstances in the form if needed