Maksekutse

Maksekutse is a court-issued document used in Estonia to compel a debtor to pay a specified monetary obligation to a creditor. It forms part of the civil enforcement process and serves as a formal prerequisite for further enforcement actions if the debtor does not comply.

Typically, a maksekutse is issued by a court in connection with a claim that has been established as enforceable, such as following a judgment or through a streamlined payment order procedure when the claim is supported by adequate evidence. The document states who owes money, to whom, the exact amount, and the deadline for payment. It also explains the consequences of non-payment and provides instructions for lodging any objections.

The debtor usually has a limited period to respond—either by paying the amount or by filing an objection with the court. If the debtor pays within the deadline, the obligation is extinguished. If an objection is filed, the court will review the claim, and enforcement may be suspended or adjusted accordingly. If there are no objections or the objections fail, the creditor may apply for enforcement measures under applicable law.

Enforcement measures following a maksekutse can include actions such as wage garnishment, seizure of bank accounts, or seizure of movable or immovable property, as well as other lawful steps to satisfy the claim. Maksekutse serves as an enforceable instrument representing a debtor’s obligation to pay, provided the process is followed and any objections are resolved.