4.  The applicant was born in 1942 and lives in Piaseczno, Poland. 5.  In 1982 the applicant divorced. On 17 March 1983 she initiated before the Warsaw District Court (Sąd Rejonowy) civil proceedings concerning the division of matrimonial property. The estate consisted of a semi‑detached house. 6.  Afterwards, until February 1991, the court held thirteen hearings. 7.  Between 18 January 1995 and 7 November 1997 six hearings were held. Subsequently, the District Court ordered that an expert opinion be prepared. 8.  On 22 April 1998 the court held a hearing and on 5 June 1998 it gave a partial decision. 9.  On 23 September 1998 and 8 July 1999 the District Court held hearings and decided that another expert opinion should be prepared. 10.  On 30 January 2001 the court held a hearing. 11.  On 4 June 2001 the Warsaw District Court gave a decision in which it divided the property in question. The applicant submitted that the judgment became final on 25 June 2001. According to the Government’s submission a party had lodged an appeal which was subsequently withdrawn. On 11 September 2001 the appellate proceedings were finally discontinued.