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Article 207 of the French Code of civil procedure

Defaulting witnesses may be summoned at their own expense if their hearing is deemed necessary. Defaulting witnesses and those who, without a legitimate reason, refuse to give evidence or take the oath may be fined a civil penalty of up to 10,000 euros. Witnesses who prove that they were unable to attend on the date set may be relieved of the fine and of the costs of the summons.

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Article 207

Les témoins défaillants peuvent être cités à leurs frais si leur audition est jugée nécessaire. Les témoins défaillants et ceux qui, sans motif légitime, refusent de déposer ou de prêter serment peuvent être condamnés à une amende civile d’un maximum de 10 000 euros. Celui qui justifie n’avoir pas pu se présenter au jour fixé pourra être déchargé de l’amende et des frais de citation.

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