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Article 581 of the French Code of civil procedure

In the event of dilatory or abusive recourse, its author may be sentenced to a civil fine of a maximum of 10,000 euros, without prejudice to any damages that may be claimed from the court hearing the recourse.

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Article 581

En cas de recours dilatoire ou abusif, son auteur peut être condamné à une amende civile d’un maximum de 10 000 euros, sans préjudice des dommages-intérêts qui seraient réclamés à la juridiction saisie du recours.

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