Subsection III: Miscellaneous provisions.

In the event of a dilatory or abusive main appeal, the appellant may be ordered to pay a civil fine of up to 10,000 euros, without prejudice to any damages that may be claimed. This fine, which is collected separately from the registration fees for the decision that imposed it, cannot be claimed from the respondents. The respondents may obtain a copy of the enforceable decision, but non-payment of the…

The appeal judge may order damages to be paid by a person who lodges a main appeal after having failed, without legitimate reason, to appear at first instance.