As soon as the "compromis de vente"
Droit Immobilier

As soon as the "compromis de vente"

📅 Décision du 15 October 1991⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 2 vues📖 2 min de lecture

As soon as the "compromis de vente" prepared by a notary specifies "that no agent is appointed by the seller to carry out the sale" and the seller directly participated in the price negotiation, so that the signatory of this "compromis de vente" could not have been mistaken about the notary's lack of authority to contract on behalf of the seller, that notary cannot be held to be the apparent agent of the seller.

Reference decision: Cour de cassation • N° 90-12.526 • 1991-10-15 • View decision →

This decision sheds important light on your property law. Here's what it changes for you.

The situation

As soon as the "compromis de vente" prepared by a notary specifies "that no agent is appointed by the seller to carry out the sale" and the seller directly participated in the price negotiation, so that the signatory of this "compromis de vente" could not have been mistaken about the notary's lack of authority to contract on behalf of the seller, that notary cannot be held to be the apparent agent of the seller.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

  • Strictly comply with legal time limits for appeals
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
  • Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation

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Informations juridiques

  • Numéro: 90-12.526
  • Juridiction: Cour de cassation
  • Date de décision: 15 octobre 1991

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