Civil courts of first instance
Verified 04 April 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The civil courts of first instance are the courts which, for the first time, adjudicate disputes between private persons (neighborhood dispute, divorce, dismissal, etc.). These courts do not impose criminal penalties, but they may order one of the parties to the dispute to pay a sum of money. At any stage of the proceedings, the civil judge may also require the parties to meet with a mediator whom he or she designates.
Judicial Tribunal
The court handles cases of a certain level of importance (amounts greater than €10,000) or complexity. It also judges divorces or estates regardless of the amount involved.
The court of law or the court of proximity shall decide disputes of an amount less than or equal to €10,000 and some disputes regardless of the amount.
Voir la page "Judicial Tribunal" sur le site www.justice.frMinistry of Justice
Labor Council
The Labor Council judges private sector employment disputes. It is composed of representatives of employees and employers appointed jointly by the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Labor.
Voir la page "Labor Council" sur le site travail-emploi.gouv.frMinistry of Labor
The Commercial Court
The Commercial Court adjudicates disputes relating to commercial acts of companies and commitments entered into by merchants or banks. It also fulfills an administrative function through its Registry.
Voir la page "The Commercial Court" sur le site www.justice.gouv.frMinistry of Justice
The Joint Rural Lease Court
The Joint Rural Lease Court shall have jurisdiction in disputes arising out of a rural lease.
Voir la page "The Joint Rural Lease Court" sur le site www.justice.gouv.frMinistry of Justice
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