Sometimes, a lawyer's greatest success isn't winning after a long and gruelling trial, but rather presenting such a strong case that the other side decides to give up before it even begins. This is precisely what has happened to us recently in a case managed before the Court of First Instance No. 89 of Madrid.
We represented our clients in a dispute relating to contracts in general. To resolve it, we initiated a Oral Hearing (2277/2024), seeking maximum procedural efficiency.
The key to success: Total paving
What makes this case special is what we technically know as Total raid. In simple terms, this means that once the defendant received our claim and saw the arguments presented, they decided not to contest it. Instead of going to a court hearing, they submitted a written statement admitting that we were right in all respects.
As recorded in the Judgment No. 81/2025, issued on 18 February, the magistrate proceeded to issue a ruling directly as there was no longer any dispute between the parties.
What benefits has it had for the client?
- Time saving Justice has been extremely swift in avoiding the oral trial phase.
- Legal certainty The sentence is final regarding the claims requested.
- Less wear The emotional stress of facing a protracted legal process was avoided.
Conclusion
This success, formally notified on 20 February 2025, demonstrates that a well-founded claim is the best possible legal pressure. When the reasoning is clear and the strategy is sound, the other party often has no choice but to accept reality and fulfil its obligations.
Note: This article is based on Ruling 81/2025 of the Court of First Instance No. 89 of Madrid. Personal data has been omitted to protect the privacy of the parties.
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Antonio Fernandez
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