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Can appeal judges decide on third-party challenges?

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 10, 2026
Citation
23-16.751
Judges
Not listed

AI breakdown

  • Investors in a bankrupt construction company challenged a court ruling about a claim on the company.
  • The court ruled that only the full court can decide if the challenge is allowed, not a single judge.
  • It found that the challenge involved questions beyond the appeal judge's powers.

Outcome

Cassation

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