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Within what period must I file a lawsuit against an administrative act?

As a rule, an action for annulment against administrative acts must be filed within a short peremptory time limit running from the date the act is served. If this time limit is missed, the right to sue lapses even if the act is unlawful. We assess the act without losing time and initiate the litigation process while managing the time-limit risk.

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As a rule, an action for annulment against administrative acts must be filed within a short peremptory time limit running from the date the act is served. If this time limit is missed, the right to sue lapses even if the act is unlawful. We assess the act without losing time and initiate the litigation process while managing the time-limit risk.

As a rule, an action for annulment against administrative acts must be filed within a short peremptory time limit running from the date the act is served. If this time limit is missed, the right to sue lapses even if the act is unlawful. We assess the act without losing time and initiate the litigation process while managing the time-limit risk.

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