Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 780 of the French Code of civil procedure

The case is heard under the supervision of a judge of the chamber to which the case is referred or to which it has been assigned.

This judge is responsible for ensuring that the proceedings are conducted fairly, in particular that the pleadings are exchanged and the exhibits communicated on time.

He may hear the lawyers and give them any useful information. It may also, if necessary, issue injunctions.

It may order the withdrawal from the roll in the cases and under the conditions of articles 382 and 383.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 780

L’affaire est instruite sous le contrôle d’un magistrat de la chambre saisie ou à laquelle l’affaire a été distribuée.


Celui-ci a mission de veiller au déroulement loyal de la procédure, spécialement à la ponctualité de l’échange des conclusions et de la communication des pièces.


Il peut entendre les avocats et leur faire toutes communications utiles. Il peut également, si besoin est, leur adresser des injonctions.


Il peut ordonner le retrait du rôle dans les cas et conditions des articles 382 et 383.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.