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Convicted — and Unaware: A Delivery Error Brings Palma to Court

How a Court Verdict in Mallorca Can Go Unnoticed for Years

Outdated court data and faulty electronic service can leave people unaware of a verdict for years in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Convicted — and Unaware: A Delivery Error Brings Palma to Court

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How can a court verdict in Mallorca go unnoticed for years?

A verdict can go unnoticed if the court serves it to the wrong electronic mailbox or relies on outdated company data. In the Palma case, the notification was sent to a company that had already ceased to exist, so the affected parties did not learn about the judgment until enforcement steps began.

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