The applicant who, in application of the

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

The situation

The applicant who, pursuant to Articles 173-1 and 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, is no longer entitled to rely on grounds of nullity of the proceedings which he did not raise in good time before the Investigating Chamber, cannot be allowed to invoke such grounds before the Court of Cassation in order to criticise the Investigating Chamber for not having annulled of its own motion certain procedural acts pursuant to the power it derives from Article 206 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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