The expropriation order must

Application pratique:

Under the Cassation Court decision No. 68-70.249 of 11 March 1970, an expropriation order must explicitly state the opening and closing dates of the parcel inquiry. Because the order served on the landlord omits these dates, it is procedurally defective. The landlord should immediately check the notification date, note the missing dates, and file an appeal before the administrative court within two months of notification. He must keep a copy of the order and all related correspondence, and consult a French real estate lawyer to assess whether to also challenge the compensation.

Application pratique:

The decision of the Cour de Cassation (No. 68-70.249, 1970) confirms that an expropriation order must state the opening and closing dates of the parcel inquiry. As the order served on the buyer is missing these dates, it is invalid. The buyer should verify the date she received the order and immediately lodge an appeal with the administrative court within the statutory two-month period. She should retain her purchase deed, the expropriation order, and any letters from the council, and seek legal advice promptly to avoid missing deadlines.

Application pratique:

According to the 1970 Cassation decision, an expropriation order that does not state the opening and closing dates of the parcel inquiry is procedurally flawed. The co-owner can use this defect to challenge the order before the administrative court, regardless of the other co-owners' stance. He should gather all title deeds and the defective order, note the notification date, and file an appeal within two months. He should also remind the other co-owners that ignoring a procedural defect can lead to loss of rights, and recommend a joint consultation with a property lawyer.