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Article 81 of the French Code of civil procedure

Where the judge considers that the case falls within the jurisdiction of a criminal, administrative, arbitral or foreign court, he shall simply refer the parties to take further proceedings.

In all other cases, the judge who declares that he has no jurisdiction shall designate the court that he considers to have jurisdiction. This designation is binding on the parties and on the referring court.

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Article 81
Lorsque le juge estime que l’affaire relève de la compétence d’une juridiction répressive, administrative, arbitrale ou étrangère, il renvoie seulement les parties à mieux se pourvoir.

Dans tous les autres cas, le juge qui se déclare incompétent désigne la juridiction qu’il estime compétente. Cette désignation s’impose aux parties et au juge de renvoi.

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