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SUPREME COURT REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA

President Bettina Limperg Bundesgerichtshof HerrenstraBe 45 a 76133 Karlsruhe GERMANY

Tartu, 30 October 2024

Dear President Limperg,

I would like to thank you sincerely for welcoming Mr Urmas Volens, Justice at the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Estonia, at the Bundesgerichtshof. Mr. Volens'time in Karlsruhe was an invaluable experience, for which both he and the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court are very grateful.

Mr Volens expressed his satisfaction with the diverse program arranged during her stay, providing valuable insights into the work of the Bundesgerichtshof as well as the functioning of the German court system in general. He was particularly grateful for the opportunity to follow the work of the II, v and IX civil senates and to participate in their working meetings.

Please convey our wann thanks to all your colleagues who contributed to Mr. Volens' enriching experience in Karlsruhe. Our special appreciation goes to presiding judge Manfred Born and Dr Kai Hermes, who took care of every detail of Mr Volens' stay and made him feel very welcome during his two-week exchange.

Please accept, President Limperg, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Villu Kõve Chief Justice Supreme Court of Estonia

l7 Lossi St, 50093 Tartu, ESTONIA.TeI +372 730 9002, fax +372 730 9003, e-mail: [email protected]

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