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Article R523-5 of the French Code of civil enforcement procedures

A garnishee who, without a legitimate reason, fails to provide the information required, is liable to pay the sums for which the seizure was made if the debtor is convicted and subject to recourse against the debtor.
The garnishee may be ordered to pay damages in the event of culpable negligence or inaccurate or untruthful declaration.

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Article R523-5


Le tiers saisi qui, sans motif légitime, ne fournit pas les renseignements prévus, s’expose à devoir payer les sommes pour lesquelles la saisie a été pratiquée si le débiteur est condamné et sauf son recours contre ce dernier.
Il peut être condamné à des dommages-intérêts en cas de négligence fautive ou de déclaration inexacte ou mensongère.

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