5.  The applicant was born in 1943 and lives in Polskava. 6.  On 5 September 1997 the applicant instituted civil proceedings before the Slovenska Bistrica Local Court seeking annulment of a purchase contract. 7.  On 6 July 1999 the first-instance court annulled the contract. An appeal was lodged. 8.  On 24 October 2000 the Maribor Higher Court upheld the appeal and remitted the case for re-examination. 9.  Between 12 July 2006 and 15 February 2007 three hearings were held. 10.  On 27 February 2007 the applicant withdrew the claim and a decision on termination of proceedings was issued on 21 March 2007.