Obtain information on seizure proceedings

Seizure is the stage following the dismissal of an opposition. It applies in principle to individuals and, in certain cases, to legal entities. To obtain a seizure, a creditor must apply to the office in charge, using a specific form, for the continuation of the proceedings.

The office proceeds as quickly as possible, depending on the assets to be seized. It summons the debtor, who is obliged to attend the seizure (or to be represented) and to provide all necessary information about his assets. At the end of the process, the debtor's assets are inventoried in a seizure report, which is forwarded to the creditor.

If a creditor feels that additional assets should be seized, he can contest the report by first contacting the office, then lodging a complaint with the supervisory authority if necessary. Such a complaint must be lodged within 10 days of receiving the official report, which is relatively short. It is therefore important to act early. It is also possible to notify the office of additional assets that should be seized, if these are subsequently discovered. A thorough search of the debtor's assets may prove useful in this context.

Legalify can help you with your seizure proceedings against a debtor. Contact our lawyers for more information.