Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 11 of the French Code of civil procedure

The parties are obliged to cooperate with the investigative measures without prejudice to the judge drawing any consequences from an abstention or refusal.

If a party holds evidence, the judge may, at the request of the other party, enjoin him to produce it, if necessary under penalty of a fine. He may, at the request of one of the parties, request or order, if necessary under the same penalty, the production of any documents held by third parties if there is no legitimate impediment.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 11

Les parties sont tenues d’apporter leur concours aux mesures d’instruction sauf au juge à tirer toute conséquence d’une abstention ou d’un refus.

Si une partie détient un élément de preuve, le juge peut, à la requête de l’autre partie, lui enjoindre de le produire, au besoin à peine d’astreinte. Il peut, à la requête de l’une des parties, demander ou ordonner, au besoin sous la même peine, la production de tous documents détenus par des tiers s’il n’existe pas d’empêchement légitime.

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.