french court (1)
REGULAR CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE THE "TRIBUNAL OF GRANDE INSTANCE" 1. STARTING WITH A COMLAINT FILED AGAINST A DEFENDANT : • BY THE CLAIMANT • SERVED BY A "BAILIFF" It is a "written procedure" : only observations made in writing, duly submitted to the court and to the adverse party are acceptable. No jury 2. FIRST PHASE: The Court sets a date for a hearing. Depending on the Court, it takes around 2 or 3 months between the day the claim is received by the ...