Droit Immobilier

The order must be quashed

📅 Décision du 29 April 1970⚖️ Cour de cassation📖 1 min de lecture

The expropriation order must be quashed where it appears from its recitals that the parcel inquiry did not last at least fifteen days.

Reference decision: cc • No. 69-70.119 • 1970-04-29 • View the decision →

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The expropriation order must be quashed where it appears from its recitals that the parcel inquiry did not last at least fifteen days.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

  • Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeal
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
  • Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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Informations juridiques

  • Numéro: 69-70.119
  • Juridiction: Cour de cassation
  • Date de décision: 29 avril 1970

Mots-clés

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Cas d'usage pratiques

1

Landlord challenges expropriation order in Nice

A landlord in Nice owns a rented flat in a building slated for a new tramway extension. The prefecture's expropriation order relies on a parcel inquiry (the official land survey identifying affected owners) that lasted only 10 days, not the statutory minimum of 15 days.

Application pratique:

Check the expropriation order's recitals to confirm the stated inquiry duration. If it is under 15 days, the order can be quashed by the administrative court. File an appeal within two months of notification, attaching your title deed, rental agreements, and any correspondence about the inquiry. Contact a French property lawyer to prepare the challenge and protect your rental income.

2

First-time buyer discovers short parcel inquiry in Lille

A first-time buyer in Lille is about to sign a compromis de vente for a flat in a building affected by an urban redevelopment project. The expropriation order was published, but the parcel inquiry lasted only 12 days instead of the required 15.

Application pratique:

Before signing, obtain a copy of the expropriation order from the préfecture and verify the inquiry duration mentioned in its recitals. If it is less than 15 days, the order may be invalid and could be quashed, but do not rely solely on this—seek legal advice before proceeding. You may suspend the transaction pending confirmation, or ask the seller to provide written evidence that the inquiry complied with the law.

3

Co-owners in Paris dispute short enquiry for metro

In a Paris co-ownership, the basement car park is being expropriated for a new metro line. The parcel inquiry lasted only 9 days, and some co-owners want to accept compensation while others argue the expropriation order is void.

Application pratique:

The expropriation order can be challenged because the parcel inquiry did not meet the 15-day minimum. Co-owners who wish to contest should jointly file an appeal with the administrative court within two months of the order's notification. Keep all co-ownership rules, minutes of general meetings, and any notice about the inquiry. A lawyer can coordinate the co-owners' response and ensure the building's interests are protected.

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