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Checklist: what to check before filing an interim relief petition under Art. 700 c.p.c.

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This checklist must be used during the final review phase, immediately before signing or electronic filing, to ensure that the statutory requirements of Articles 700, 669-bis, and 669-ter c.p.c. are fully satisfied.

In brief

A petition for interim relief under Art. 700 c.p.c. requires prior verification of its residual nature relative to specific interim remedies, under penalty of inadmissibility. Key statutory requirements include fumus boni iuris and periculum in mora, understood as imminent and irreparable harm rather than purely compensable financial loss. Pursuant to Art. 669-ter c.p.c., jurisdiction lies with the court competent for the merits; lack of jurisdiction entails procedural dismissal under Art. 669-septies c.p.c. Formal validity requires counsel's digital signature, a valid power of attorney, and a precise formulation of the requested remedy to ensure enforceability.

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    Verification of residual nature

    Verify that no specific (typical) interim measures are available for the case. Invoking Art. 700 c.p.c. when a specific measure exists leads to the petition being declared inadmissible.

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    Indication of proceedings on the merits

    Ensure that the proceedings on the merits to which the measure is instrumental are clearly identified. Although commencing proceedings on the merits is optional for anticipatory measures under Art. 669-octies c.p.c., identifying the underlying right remains necessary to establish the instrumental link.

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    Territorial and subject-matter jurisdiction

    Verify that the petition is filed before the court having jurisdiction over the merits under Art. 669-ter c.p.c. A finding of lack of jurisdiction results in procedural dismissal by order pursuant to Art. 669-septies c.p.c.

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    Proof of irreparable harm

    Ensure that the periculum in mora does not consist merely of compensable financial harm. You must demonstrate that complete future compensation would be impossible, thereby satisfying the requirement of irreparable harm.

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    Description of the fumus boni iuris

    Verify that the facts and legal grounds supporting the claim are clearly set out and supported by evidence. The court must be able to summarily assess the likelihood of success on the merits.

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    Clarity of the requested measure

    Ensure that the requested measure is specified precisely and not defined generically. A vague request prevents the court from issuing an effective and enforceable order.

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    Signature and power of attorney

    Confirm that the power of attorney (procura alle liti) is attached and the digital signature of counsel is present. The absence of a digital signature causes nullity of the act, which is generally curable within electronic court proceedings.

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    Completeness of attachments

    Check that all documents cited in the petition are duly attached and numbered. A lack of documentary evidence prejudices the proof of both fumus boni iuris and periculum in mora.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if an Art. 700 c.p.c. petition is filed before a court lacking jurisdiction?

Under Art. 669-ter c.p.c., jurisdiction lies with the court competent for the merits. If the court finds itself lacking jurisdiction, it issues an order of procedural dismissal under Art. 669-septies c.p.c.

Can interim relief under Art. 700 c.p.c. be requested for a simple monetary claim?

Generally no: where the harm is purely financial and fully compensable in the future, the element of irreparable harm required by Art. 700 c.p.c. is lacking.

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