Reference decision: cc • N° 70-11.588 • 1971-07-05 • View the decision →
This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.
The situation
WHEREAS it finds that the company, engaged by a first freight forwarder to oversee the transport of equipment intended for an international exhibition, personally undertook to provide its services for the end-to-end transport and to ensure that delivery took place at destination on the agreed mandatory date, and that this company neglected, as to the date of delivery, to have the same mandatory commitment made by the shipowners, the Court of Appeal justifies its decision that this company acted as a freight forwarder and committed a personal fault of negligence rendering it solely responsible, to the exclusion of the maritime carrier, for the delay found in delivery.
What the law says
This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.
Key takeaways
- Strictly observe the statutory time limits for bringing claims
- Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
- Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation
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