France’s Constitutional Council upheld Friday a fiscal levy financed by economic litigants, on the condition that judges ensure the losing party is able to bear its cost.
The challenge against the “contribution pour la justice économique” was brought by the law firm Lyon-Caen & Thiriez on behalf of Conseil national des barreaux and others.
The contribution was introduced on an experimental basis in 2025 to help finance the justice system while encouraging amicable dispute resolution and deterring abusive litigation.
It is paid by plaintiffs and amounts to up to 5% of their initial claims, with a cap of €100,000 ...
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