[en] We have observed tau production in e+e- annihilation at centre of mass energies between 12 and 31.6 GeV with cross sections in agreement with the Q.E.D. tau-pair cross section. Branching ratios for tau decay have been measured and are consistent with the world averages. We have determined the cutoff parameters of Q.E.D. Λsub(+) (Λsub(-)) to be > 67 GeV (74 GeV) and have obtained an upper limit on the tau lifetime of 1.4 x 10-12 sec (95% C.L.). (orig.)