Case Translation: France
Abstract
In re Advocate Christopher X, Cour de cassation chambre criminelle du 12 decembre 2007 n°07-83228
(Hague Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters; liability of French lawyer for taking evidence without authority of the Hague Convention; articles 1134 of the Civil Code, 111-4 of the Penal Code, 1 bis of law No. 68-678 of 26 July 1968 amended by law No. 80-538 of 16 July 1980 (articles 1134 du code civil, 111-4 du code penal, 1 bis de la loi n° 68-678 du 26 juillet 1968 modifiee par la loi n° 80-538 du 16 juillet 1980))