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    • Case law

      Court of Cassation

      The time limit starts to run from the service or notification of the judgment.

    • Legislation

      Judicial Code, art. 1051

      The time limit for lodging an appeal is one month from the service of the judgment.

    • Legal literature

      Journal article

      A late appeal is inadmissible as a matter of public policy.

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    Which judicial law sources does Ex Ante search?

    The case law of the Court of Cassation, the courts of appeal and the tribunals, the Judicial Code, the Act of 15 June 1935 on the use of languages in judicial matters, the parliamentary preparatory works and legal literature.

    Can I search only the judgments of the Court of Cassation?

    Yes. You filter by institution and refine by date and language. With Exclude party arguments switched on, Ex Ante searches only the assessment by the Court, not the parties' pleas.

    Can I find case law on time limits and service?

    Yes. Ex Ante contains the case law on when time limits start and how they are calculated, the validity of service and the consequences of a late appeal, from the justices of the peace to the Court of Cassation.

    How do I find case law on an article of the Judicial Code?

    Type the article and the code, for example "article 1051 Judicial Code". Ex Ante shows the text of the article and the case law and legal literature that apply it, each opened at the passage where the article is discussed.

    Can I search in plain language, without knowing the exact terms?

    Yes. Ex Ante searches by meaning. A question like "I received the judgment very late, can I still appeal" also finds case law on service, the time limit for appeal and force majeure.

    Can I also find legal literature on judicial law?

    Yes. Ex Ante searches journal articles, handbooks and doctoral theses on judicial law, alongside the case law and legislation. For a judgment, you also find the commentary published on it.

    Can I also find case law on the use of languages in court?

    Yes. Ex Ante contains the Act of 15 June 1935 and the case law on procedural acts drawn up in the wrong language.

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