Legal Procedures and Nullity Suits

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What is the primary aim of a Nullity Suit?

To interpret the legality of an administrative act
To seek financial compensation
To validate an administrative decision
To annul an administrative decision deemed unlawful (correct)

A Full Judgments Suit can only be filed in ordinary courts.

False (B)

What is one alternative term for a Nullity Suit?

Cancellation appeal

Administrative courts handle criminal penalties for violations concerning __________ and their use for public interest.

public funds Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of suits with their descriptions:

Nullity Suit = Aims to annul an unlawful administrative decision Full Judgments Suit = Challenges the administration for alleged violations of legal rights Interpretation of Administrative Actions = Seeks clarification of specific administrative acts Criminal Cases = Handles penalties for public funds violations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the appeal for cancellation?

The legality of an administrative act (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Petition for Cancellation as a Legal Action primarily aim to achieve?

To challenge the legitimacy of an administrative act (D) Signup and view all the answers

Full-fledged judicial actions are simpler and less expensive than appeals for cancellation.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the appeal for cancellation implemented in France?

1872 Signup and view all the answers

The Doctrine of Justice Retained allows a judicial body to automatically accept every case presented to it.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Administrative Tribunals in the context of cancellation petitions?

They deal with administrative disputes and are the primary courts for cancellation petition litigation. Signup and view all the answers

The ___ assesses the legal justification of an administrative action in an appeal for cancellation.

court Signup and view all the answers

The term __________ refers to a situation where a specific court system is given authority over administrative matters that would usually fall under a different system.

Delegated Justice Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of legal proceeding with its description:

Appeal for Cancellation = Challenging the legality of an administrative act Full-Fledged Judicial Action = Disputes concerning individual rights against the administration Complete Court Action = Another term for full-fledged judicial action Administrative Contracts = Types of disputes handled in full-fledged judicial actions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following countries with their handling of cancellation petitions:

France = Council of State (Conseil d'État) Egypt = Legislation-based process USA = Common law traditions Germany = Constitutional court approach Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the court finds the action in an appeal for cancellation to be illegal?

The administrative act is canceled (D) Signup and view all the answers

The judgment from a full-fledged judicial action is absolutely binding.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect indicates that decisions from lower administrative courts can be appealed?

Double Degree of Jurisdiction (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Egypt, the cancellation petition process operates primarily through court cases.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of cases are included in full-fledged judicial actions?

Administrative contracts and claims for compensation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary judicial body responsible for cancellation petitions in France?

The Council of State (Conseil d'État) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of a lawsuit challenging an administrative decision?

To prove a decision's invalidity (C) Signup and view all the answers

The plaintiff must demonstrate a specific personal right that has been violated in order to accept a lawsuit against an administrative decision.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two synonymous terms used in French legal theory to describe the illegitimacy of an administrative decision?

excess of power and illegality Signup and view all the answers

A lawsuit challenging an administrative decision must be filed within a ______ timeframe.

specific Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key conditions for accepting a lawsuit with their definitions:

Interest of the plaintiff = The plaintiff has a stake in the outcome of the decision Validity of the Administrative Decision = The decision must be examined for legitimacy Timeliness = The lawsuit must be filed within a set period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a significant role of annulment lawsuits?

Encouraging administrative abuse (D) Signup and view all the answers

The annulment of an administrative decision implies it was legitimate and acted within the authority of the administrative body.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of annulment in the context of administrative decisions?

It implies that the decision was illegitimate or exceeded the authority of the administrative body. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nullity Suit (Annulment Suit)

A legal action to overturn an administrative decision considered unlawful, filed by a party affected by the decision.

Full Judgments Suit

A legal action against the administration for violating someone's legal rights, potentially including financial compensation or orders to act/stop acting.