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Service of procedural documents: how is a legal document validly served on you?
By Raphaël MORENON28 March 2025The proper conduct of legal proceedings is based on precise rules. One of the most important of these is the notification of procedural documents. This mechanism ensures that a party is informed of the legal action taken against it. An error in this process can invalidate the entire procedure. But how do you know whether a document has been properly served on you? The place of service: a question of accessibility For individuals Article 689 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is clear: service is made at the place where the addressee resides. This notion of "dwelling" encompasses both domicile and residence. Domicile is a person's "principal place of business" (article 102 of the Civil Code). Residence refers to the place where the person is actually located, with a certain degree of stability. The purpose of this rule is practical: to actually reach the addressee. A notice sent to a...
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