This paper will attempt to explain in more detail certain forms of behavior of parties in civil proceedings, with an emphasis on the consequences, especially harmful ones, that affect the parties after these actions/inactions. This paper is divided into three thematic units, the first of which refers to the position of future parties before filing a lawsuit, the second to the positive and negative effects of active/passive behavior of parties in litigation, and the third specifically to the problem of passive behavior of parties in litigation. The first thematic unit emphasizes the general characteristics of the civil law relationship that leads to a civil law dispute, along with the basic features of civil proceedings and limitations when filing a lawsuit. The second thematic unit describes the effects of active or passive behavior of parties in litigation, which can be positive and negative for the party itself. The third thematic unit mentions the problem of passive behavior of parties in litigation, failure to act and thus disrespect for the court itself. The paper ends with a conclusion in which the subjective opinion of the author is presented on the subject of the behavior of parties in civil proceedings, and disputed issues related to this topic.