5.  The applicant was born in 1954 and lives in Rečica ob Savinji. 6.  On 6 March 1998 the applicant was injured in a car accident. The perpetrator of the accident had taken out insurance with the insurance company ZT. 7.  On 2 November 1998 the applicant instituted civil proceedings against ZT in the Celje District Court (Okrožno sodišče v Celju) seeking damages in the amount of 3,107,000 tolars (approximately 13,000 euros) for the injuries sustained.
Between 3 September 1999 and 11 June 2003 the applicant made eight requests that a date be set for a hearing.
Between 13 June 2000 and 11 June 2003 he lodged ten preliminary written submissions and/or adduced evidence.
Of the three hearings held between 27 July 2000 and 11 September 2003 none was adjourned at the request of the applicant.
During the proceedings the court appointed two medical experts. The court also sought an additional opinion from one of the appointed experts.
At the last hearing the court decided to deliver a written judgment. The judgment, upholding the applicant’s claim in part, was served on the applicant on 2 October 2003. 8.  On 3 October 2003 the applicant appealed to the Celje Higher Court (Višje sodišče v Celju). ZT cross-appealed.
On 30 March 2005 the court allowed in part the applicant’s appeal and increased the awarded damages.
The judgment was served on the applicant on 5 May 2005. 9.  On 9 May 2005 the applicant lodged an appeal on points of law with the Supreme Court (Vrhovno sodišče).
The proceedings are still pending.