Property dispute: understanding your rights and remedies

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

The situation

It follows from Article 22(2) of the Warsaw Convention of 12 October 1929 that the liability of the air carrier is, subject to the case of a special declaration of interest in delivery made by the consignor upon handing over the package to the carrier, limited to 250 gold francs per kilogram, not only in the event of loss of or damage to registered baggage or goods, but also in the event of mere delay in their delivery.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to note

• Comply strictly with the statutory time limits for bringing proceedings
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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