Costs and expenses
You've won your case: how do you recover costs?
By Raphaël MORENON1 April 2025The judgement has finally come down, and it's in your favour. This is a decisive step, and often a relief after months or even years of proceedings. The decision also orders your opponent to reimburse you for the "costs" of the proceedings. But getting this conviction on paper is only the first part of the process. How do you turn this line in the judgement into an actual repayment? To assert your rights to recovery effectively, it is essential to master the specific procedure that applies, as specified by the law and case law. The recovery of costs is governed by precise rules set out in the Code of Civil Procedure. It is not enough simply to send an invoice to the opposing party. Above all, it is important to understand the nature of these costs and not to...
Legal fees: what is included (or not) in costs
Costs and expenses, Civil procedureInitiating legal proceedings or organising one's defence involves calling on the services of a lawyer, an investment in time, confidence and, of course, money. The question of the cost of this intervention is central. Another, just as essential, follows: in the event of success, how much of these costs...The legal expert in your case: understanding his costs and how they are covered
Costs and expenses, Civil procedureDoes your dispute involve a highly technical issue? A faulty building, a complex medical assessment, a difficult accounting problem... In many situations, in order to make an informed decision, the judge needs the opinion of a professional with specific knowledge: this is the role of the legal expert. His or her...What do costs really cover? Deciphering article 695 of the Code of Civil Procedure
Costs and expenses, Civil procedureThe conclusion of a lawsuit raises an essential question for the client and his counsel: who pays the legal costs? Article 696 of the Code of Civil Procedure lays down a general principle: unless the court decides otherwise, the losing party is ordered to pay the costs. However, there is often confusion...Legal costs: who pays what? Understanding costs and Article 700
Costs and expenses, Civil procedureEmbarking on legal proceedings, whether to assert one's rights or to defend oneself, inevitably raises the question of costs. Over and above the legal issues themselves, a legitimate and frequent concern is the final financial burden: who will have to bear the costs generated by the legal proceedings?
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