In France when your bring an action against someone you can chose

une action au fond
une action en référé

The "action en référé" called summary proceedings is a special emergency procedure to prevent imminent prejudice, or illicit activities

Pour "saisir un Tribunal en référé" I woul say to submit a matter to summary proceedings.

The "action au fonds" is the normal process for the law suit

But how to say "une action au fond"

 

Its a full hearing (of the merits of the case).

 

So you would say a full referral?

 

Rather:
"ask for a full hearing (of the merits) of the case" (ce que fait le plaignant)
"refer the case for a full hearing" (ce que fait le juge).

 

Thank you Keith

 

Entre autres possibilités :

"Engager une action au fond" = "To institute substantive proceedings"

"Engager une action en référé" = "To start interim proceedings"

 

I've been going through this thread and I'm wondering also about a "demande au fond"? Wuuld that be a request for full hearing on the merits of the case? Thank you for the feedback...)

 

a little bit late thank you all