Territorial Authorities

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

The situation

Since territorial authorities are not entities with an economic purpose, even though they may be called upon to promote the maintenance or development of the economy in their territory and are endowed with powers of financial or economic intervention, and therefore do not constitute undertakings within the meaning of Article 98(3) of Decree No. 91-1197 of 27 November 1991, Category A civil servants or equivalent staff assigned to their legal department cannot, whatever functions they perform, be described as 'in-house legal counsel'.

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, letters)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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