Judicial determination of the sale price of a business: a clear reminder of the limits of the judge’s power

Cass. com., 4 June 2025, no. 24-11.580 In this ruling, the Court of Cassation clearly emphasises that the judge cannot substitute his assessment for that of the parties when determining the sale price. This decision reaffirms the formal prohibition on judges setting prices and delimits their powers. Pharmacie Girardeaux had entered into a promise to …

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Documents in a foreign language before a French court

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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