Droit Immobilier

The Nominative Enumeration of

📅 Décision du 07 November 1978⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 2 vues📖 2 min de lecture

The nominal list of the co-owners present, represented or absent given at the beginning of the minutes of the resolutions of the general meeting suffices for its validity without it being necessary to repeat this list for each resolution, as no provision of Article 17 of the Decree of 17 March 1967 imposes such a requirement.

Reference decision: cc • No. 77-11.421 • 1978-11-07 • View the decision →

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

The situation

The nominal list of the co-owners present, represented or absent given at the beginning of the minutes of the resolutions of the general meeting suffices for its validity without it being necessary to repeat this list for each resolution, as no provision of Article 17 of the Decree of 17 March 1967 imposes such a requirement.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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Informations juridiques

  • Numéro: 77-11.421
  • Juridiction: Cour de cassation
  • Date de décision: 07 novembre 1978

Mots-clés

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier

Cas d'usage pratiques

1

Challenging a Co-Ownership AGM Resolution Fails Due to Technicality

Marie, a co-owner in a 30-unit building in Lyon, opposes a €15,000 lift renovation approved at the AGM. She claims the minutes are invalid because the co-owner list is only given at the start, not for each resolution.

Application pratique:

This case law confirms that a single list at the beginning suffices under Article 17 of the 1967 Decree. Marie's challenge will be rejected. She must focus on substantive grounds, like improper notice or voting irregularities, within the two-month appeal deadline from notification.

2

Streamlining AGM Minutes as a Property Manager

Jacques, a syndic in Marseille managing 50 co-ownerships, spends hours replicating the co-owner list for every resolution in minutes. He fears omission could invalidate decisions.

Application pratique:

The ruling makes clear that repeating the list is unnecessary. Jacques can list all co-owners, their presence status, and shares once at the start of the minutes. This saves time and reduces errors. He should ensure the initial list is complete and accurate, as it serves for the entire meeting.

3

New Owner Reviews Past Major Works Decision

After buying a flat in Nice, Amélie discovers the AGM last year approved a €200,000 facade repair. She worries the decision might be void because the minutes only show the co-owner list at the top.

Application pratique:

The 1978 decision confirms this is legally sound. Amélie cannot contest the validity on this ground alone. She should check if the resolution was properly adopted (majorities) and if she was duly informed as the new owner. If she still objects, she must act within two months of learning of the decision.

Maître Cécile Zakine

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