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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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