On 17 January 2025, the plenary session of the Court of Cassation ruled on the invalidity of international wills drawn up in French by a person who does not understand that language (Ass. Plénière. 17 Jan. 2025 pourvoi n°23-18823). The Cour de cassation has overturned a decision of the Lyon Court of Appeal which had …
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On 27 November 2024, the Court of Cassation confirmed the validity of using documents in a foreign language as evidence in a dispute, even in the absence of a translation. This ruling highlights the flexibility of old laws which may be still adapted to international practices. (Commercial Chamber, judgment of 27/11/2024, appeal no. 23-10.433) The …
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