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Court must decide if crime victims can claim damages here

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 9, 2026
Citation
24-82.682
Judges
M. Bonnal

AI breakdown

  • Several individuals were convicted of terrorism and violent acts, leading to victims seeking damages.
  • The court decided the criminal court should not handle civil damage claims, sending them to a civil court.
  • This separation helps manage complex cases by ensuring proper jurisdiction for damages.

Outcome

Cassation par voie de retranchement sans renvoi

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