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The issue of lawyers' fees often raises questions. Between regulated fees and contractual freedom, the French system is somewhat complex. Understanding the rules governing lawyers' fees can help avoid many misunderstandings. Dual remuneration for lawyers The French system distinguishes between two types of remuneration...

When the court appoints an expert, a precise legal mechanism is set in motion to determine his remuneration. This system protects the parties while ensuring that the expert receives fair compensation for his work. Prohibition of direct payment The court-appointed expert may not receive payment directly from the parties. Article...

Civil procedure, Third party opposition

Third-party proceedings are an extraordinary legal remedy with complex ramifications. Article 585 of the Code of Civil Procedure opens up a wide range of possibilities, yet it must be adapted to the specific nature of each legal matter. This adaptation is necessary. The issues at stake differ depending on whether we are talking about the status of individuals, collective proceedings or...

Civil procedure, Third party opposition

When a court ruling affects your rights even though you were not a party to the proceedings, the third party is your legal shield. This recourse is particularly strategic in company law, where the interests of shareholders and creditors can be adversely affected by judgments handed down without their participation. 1....

Civil procedure, Third party opposition

Have you discovered that a court decision affects your rights even though you were not a party to the proceedings? Third-party proceedings could be your solution. This extraordinary remedy enables people who are not involved in the proceedings to challenge a judgment that is prejudicial to them. Introduction: what is third-party opposition?

Civil procedure, Third party opposition

Third-party proceedings occupy a special place in the arsenal of legal remedies. It enables a third party to challenge a judicial decision that is prejudicial to him or her. But beware: this procedural weapon is subject to strict rules. Neglecting to follow the correct procedure or exceeding the time limit can destroy any chance of...

Civil procedure, Meaning

The 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...

Expiry date, Civil procedure

You think your case is progressing normally before the court... and suddenly your opponent invokes the lapse of proceedings. This radical procedural sanction extinguishes the proceedings in progress because of prolonged inactivity. How do you know whether your proceedings are likely to be affected by this sanction, which can wipe out two years of waiting? The fatal trio...

Expiry date, Civil procedure

A lawsuit drags on, the parties forget to move it forward, and then suddenly the penalty falls: the lapse of proceedings. This mechanism, provided for in the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), puts an end to proceedings that have been abandoned for two years. Far from being a mere formality, the lapse of proceedings entails...

Expiry date, Civil procedure

Lapse of proceedings, a little-known procedural sanction, is a formidable weapon in the legal arsenal. It allows proceedings to be terminated when the parties remain inactive for two years. But who can invoke it, and how can it be used effectively? Who can invoke lapse and how? Article 387 of the Code of Civil Procedure...