Acquiescence, express or tacit,

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

The situation

Acquiescence, whether express or tacit, must be certain and results from acts incompatible with the intention to lodge an appeal; consequently, the Court of Appeal, which declares inadmissible the appeal of a party ordered to pay a sum by a judgment which, while also noting a conciliation reached during the proceedings, did not record that party's undertaking to pay that same sum, violates Articles 544 and 546 of the New Code of Civil Procedure.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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