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Article 697 of the French Code of civil procedure

Lawyers, former solicitors and bailiffs may be personally ordered to pay the costs of proceedings, acts and enforcement procedures carried out outside the limits of their mandate.

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Article 697

Les avocats, anciens avoués et huissiers de justice peuvent être personnellement condamnés aux dépens afférents aux instances, actes et procédures d’exécution accomplis en dehors des limites de leur mandat.

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