By Raphaël MORENON
9 April 2025
Do you feel that you have suffered an injustice, a loss or a violation of your rights? Naturally, you may be thinking of going to court to obtain compensation or put an end to a harmful situation. But the mere fact that you think you are 'right' on the merits is not enough to guarantee that your case will be heard by a court. Before even delving into the details of your dispute, the judge will first check whether your approach meets certain preconditions. This is the crucial admissibility stage. To prevent the courts from being clogged with unfounded, misdirected or premature claims, French law requires anyone wishing to take legal action to demonstrate that they meet the conditions for doing so. If these conditions are not met, the judge will declare your action inadmissible, without even having to consider your arguments on the merits. This is a kind of essential filter. This article...
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