42In its observations submitted to the Court, the Spanish Government contends, however, that Article 22 of the LEC is capable of being interpreted in a manner consistent with the requirements arising from the principle of effectiveness. Article 22 of the LEC could be interpreted as meaning that it is for the national court to take into account any bad faith on the part of the seller or supplier concerned and, where appropriate, to order the seller or supplier to pay the costs of the court proceedings.
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