LuxembourgInstitutions 155 · State and communal institutions
A citizen challenges a decision of a state administration. Which court hears the case at first instance?
In the exam (French)
Un citoyen conteste une décision d'une administration de l'État. Quelle juridiction est en première instance ?
- aThe Court of Cassation (Cour de cassation)La Cour de cassation
- bThe Administrative Tribunal (tribunal administratif)Le tribunal administratifCorrect answer
- cThe justice of the peace court (justice de paix)La justice de paix
Why?
Disputes with the administration belong to the administrative branch of the courts. The Administrative Tribunal rules at first instance and the Administrative Court on appeal.
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