Ground of appeal dismissed where

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

The situation

The ground of appeal complaining that the Court of Appeal allowed the action brought by the forced heirs for the nullity of a sale entered into by the deceased, without having obtained the reduction of the gift made by the latter to his spouse, must be dismissed, since, this gift having as its object, not the entirety of the property comprising the estate, but only the disposable portion, the forced heirs had standing to bring the action for nullity as succeeding to the rights of the seller.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly observe the legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (titles, deeds, letters)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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