51With regard to damage, the refusal by a Community institution or body to comply with a judgment of the Court of First Instance, even if such a refusal is limited to the period between delivery of that judgment and that of the judgment to be delivered by the Court of Justice on the appeal, will adversely affect the confidence that litigants must have in the Community judicial system, which is based, in particular, on respect for the decisions made by the Community Courts. Consequently, irrespective of any material damage which might result from noncompliance with a judgment, an express refusal to comply with it will in itself involve non-material damage for the party who has obtained a judgment in his favour.
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