5.  The applicant was born in 1954 and lives in Ig. 6.  On 9 May 2000 the applicant instituted civil proceedings before the Ljubljana District Court (Okrožno sodišče v Ljubljani) against two hunting clubs seeking damages in the amount of 557.20 euros sustained in a car accident, caused by a roe deer. 7.  Between 9 February 2001 and 31 August 2005 the applicant lodged four preliminary written submissions and/or requests for a hearing. 8.  During the proceedings the court appointed one expert and held three hearings 9.  At the last hearing, on 22 March 2007, the court delivered a judgment. The judgment was served on the applicant on 26 April 2007.