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The Special Procedure of
Droit Immobilier

The Special Procedure of

📅 Décision du 29 April 1997⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 21 vues📖 2 min de lecture

The special procedure for determining and fixing the compensation payable by the National Hunting Office does not preclude a person claiming compensation for damage caused by game to his crops, once the court is seised, from proving by any means the extent and nature of the loss in accordance with the ordinary rules of law.

Reference decision: cc • N° 94-19.845 • 1997-04-29 • View the decision →

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

The situation

The special procedure for determining and fixing the compensation payable by the National Hunting Office does not preclude a person claiming compensation for damage caused by game to his crops, once the court is seised, from proving by any means the extent and nature of the loss in accordance with the ordinary rules of law.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

  • Scrupulously comply with the statutory time limits for bringing an action
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, letters)
  • Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation

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Informations juridiques

  • Numéro: 94-19.845
  • Juridiction: Cour de cassation
  • Date de décision: 29 avril 1997

Mots-clés

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier

Cas d'usage pratiques

1

Farmer Challenges Low Game Damage Compensation

A lavender farmer in Luberon (Provence) suffers €15,000 in crop losses from wild boars in July 2023. The National Hunting Office procedures drag on for six months and assess compensation at only €5,000.

Application pratique:

This case law confirms that once a court is seised, you can prove loss by any means, not just the hunting office's methods. Gather drone footage, an agronomist's report, and past sales records to demonstrate full damage. File a court claim directly; do not accept an unsatisfactory administrative offer.

2

Absentee Landlord Helps Tenant Prove Crop Losses

A landlord in Médoc (Bordeaux) owns a 5‑hectare vineyard rented to a winegrower. In September 2023, deer destroy 20% of the grapes, worth €25,000. The hunting office’s procedure is too slow, threatening the tenant’s livelihood.

Application pratique:

Instead of waiting for the administrative route, both parties can jointly sue for damages immediately. Under this ruling, you are not bound by the hunting office’s evidence rules. Compile time‑stamped photos, yield records from previous years, and a sworn statement from the winegrower. Present these in court to secure full and faster compensation.

3

First‑Time Buyer Recovers Hidden Game Damage Losses

A newcomer purchased a small walnut farm in Périgord (Dordogne) in June 2023. In October, wild boars ravaged nearly the entire harvest, causing €8,000 in losses. The previous owner had never disclosed recurring game issues.

Application pratique:

Once the buyer brings the matter to court, this decision allows him to prove the extent of damage with any evidence, not limited to the hunting office’s formal assessment. He should gather neighbour testimonies about past damage, an arboriculturist’s expert report, and before‑and‑after photographs. This broad proving right helps overcome the lack of initial administrative documentation.

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Maître Cécile Zakine — Avocate au Barreau des Alpes-Maritimes, Docteur en Droit. Chaque article de ce magazine est rédigé à partir de l'analyse d'une décision de jurisprudence réelle, commentée et mise en perspective par les équipes de Maître Zakine.

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