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In the sometimes opaque world of debt collection, some legal tools are more effective than others. The summons for enforcement belongs to this category of acts which, although little known to the general public, are a powerful lever for encouraging a debtor to comply voluntarily. What is a summons for enforcement?

Banking secrecy, the historic pillar of the bank-client relationship, is gradually being eroded. Once virtually absolute, it is now giving way to other imperatives such as tax transparency and the fight against money laundering. Between the protection of personal data and the demands of regulation, where does banking secrecy really stand in...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of land motor vehicles

Vehicle immobilisation is a formidable weapon in the legal arsenal of creditors. This enforcement measure, specifically designed for land motor vehicles, makes it possible to circumvent their mobile nature, which often represents a major obstacle during recovery proceedings. Principle and advantages of physical immobilisation Physical immobilisation represents a...

Deadlines, Civil procedure

Civil procedure is based on time limits that structure judicial time and guarantee balanced justice. These time limits come from three distinct sources: the law, the judge and sometimes even agreements between the parties. Accurate knowledge of these time limits is a major challenge for all litigants. Legal time limits...

State judicial agent, Civil procedure

The French State is a major player in legal life and regularly finds itself involved in litigation. For a thorough understanding of the origin and essential missions of the State's Judicial Agent, it is crucial to know who can represent it before the courts. The answer is not left to chance:...

Sunset, Civil procedure

A procedural document declared null and void can wipe out months of effort and compromise the outcome of a dispute. Lapse in civil proceedings is a formidable sanction in civil law, often imposed to punish a party's inactivity or failure to comply with a time limit, whether for a summons, an appeal or an injunction...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Enforcement judge

The seizure of property is not a procedure like any other. Since the 2006 reform, the enforcement judge (JEX) has played a key role in this complex procedure, which results in the forced sale of a property. The central role of the JEX in the procedure The jurisdiction of the JEX in...

Credit insurance, Credit and consumer law

Navigating the stormy waters of international trade without adequate protection exposes your business to considerable risk. For an in-depth understanding of credit insurance, from its definition to its legal nature and evolution, we need to look at its specific features. Export credit insurance is an essential shield to protect your business against...

Deadlines, Civil procedure

In the legal system, time is rarely an ally of litigants. However, certain time limits are essential safeguards. Unlike time limits for taking action, which require you to act quickly on pain of foreclosure, time limits for waiting prohibit any initiative until they have elapsed. These "brake periods" allow time for reflection and protect...

In France's legal arsenal, certain tools remain unjustly in the shadows despite their formidable effectiveness. The interpellative summons, an often overlooked legal tool, is one of these. Far from being a mere formality, it constitutes a formidable strategic act for any litigant wishing to consolidate a case before taking legal action....