Default judgment
Default judgment set-aside deadline calculator
The tool helps quickly check the estimated deadline in two scenarios: the general 30-day period from the date of pronouncement and the 20-day reference period from service of the full default judgment for filing an application to set it aside. For cases in Lviv and the region, always verify the dates against the case file and proof of service.
Deadline calculation under Article 284 of the Civil Procedure Code.
Select a scenario and event date. The calculator shows the preliminary end date and moves Saturday/Sunday to Monday.
General time limit: an application to review a default judgment must be filed within 30 days of pronouncement.
For the first scenario, enter the date the decision was pronounced; for the second, the date the full default judgment was served.
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Estimated result
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
no shift from a weekend day was applied
Important: The 20-day scenario does not guarantee reinstatement of the time limit. The court decides whether to reinstate it based on the circumstances and evidence of proper service.
- Base date
- 10 November 2026
- Period begins from
- 11 November 2026
- Deadline under the selected scenario
- 30 days
- Calendar days
- 30
Calculation calendar
- Base date
- 10 November 2026General time limit: an application to review a default judgment must be filed within 30 days of pronouncement.
- Start of the period
- 11 November 2026The day after the base 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
Renewal of the time limit, a dispute about service of the full text of the decision, court operations, or other procedural exceptions are not taken into account.
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What the calculator takes into account
Part 2 of Article 284 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine sets the general period: 30 days from pronouncement of a default judgment to apply for its review.
Part 3 of Article 284 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine allows the period to be renewed if the full default judgment was not served on the day it was pronounced, provided the application is filed within 20 days of service.
The calculator provides a reference based on calendar days. The court decides whether to renew the deadline, so the result does not replace analysis of the documents and procedural position.
Calculation methodology
Methodology for the deadline to review a default judgment
Select the scenario: 30 days from pronouncement or 20 days from service of the full default judgment.
We start counting the period on the day after the relevant event.
Add calendar days under the selected scenario and move a Saturday or Sunday to Monday.
Renewal of the period is not automatic and depends on the evidence.
Example
Calculation example
The full default judgment was served on the defendant in Lviv on 1 April 2026.
- Scenario: 20 days from service
- Service date: 01.04.2026
The estimated 20-day period ends on April 21, 2026.
The 20-day scenario is a guideline for seeking reinstatement of the time limit, not a guarantee that the court will reinstate it.
What to check in the documents
- The default judgment, date of pronouncement, and date the full text was prepared.
- Proof of service: mail, the e-court system, or another official channel.
- Reasons for absence and evidence that may be relevant to review.
- Must a request to reinstate the time limit be made at the same time?
Frequently asked questions
When does the 30-day period apply?
This is the general time limit under Article 284 of the Civil Procedure Code: 30 days from pronouncement of a default judgment to apply for its review.
When can you rely on 20 days from service?
When the full default judgment was not served on the day it was pronounced. An application filed within 20 days of service may then be grounds for renewing the deadline.
Does this mean the time limit is automatically reinstated?
No. The court assesses the circumstances and evidence. Even if filed within 20 days, a motion to renew the time limit must be substantiated.
Why does the calculator move only Saturday and Sunday?
The tool accounts for the basic rule for moving deadlines that fall on weekends. Official public holidays and other non-working days must be checked separately.
Can the application be filed on the last day?
Procedurally possible, but risky. It is better to file earlier and keep proof of filing and the date the decision was served.
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Calculations and checks
Official sources
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Article 284Provides a 30-day period to apply for review of a default judgment and a 20-day-from-service condition for possible renewal of the period.
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Articles 123–124Regulate the start of procedural time limits on the following day and their expiry with an extension to a working day.
- Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine: Article 127Includes general rules for renewing procedural deadlines on a party’s application.
- 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 check the deadline to set aside a default judgment?
Submit an application if you need to check the service date, prepare an application for review, or request renewal of the time limit 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