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Article 566 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If a writ is declared null and void through the fault of the bailiff, the bailiff may be ordered to pay the costs of the writ and the annulled proceedings, and possibly damages to the party who has been prejudiced.

The court which declares the nullity has jurisdiction to pronounce these sentences.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 566

Si un exploit est déclaré nul par le fait de l’huissier, celui-ci peut être condamné aux frais de l’exploit et de la procédure annulée, et éventuellement à des dommages-intérêts envers la partie à laquelle il est porté préjudice.

La juridiction qui déclare la nullité a compétence pour prononcer ces condamnations.

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