Does not give a legal basis to its

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

The situation

A Court of Appeal does not give a legal basis for its decision where, in order to dismiss the claim of the project owners seeking an order that the manager of a company, together with that company, repay the sums resulting from the settlement of accounts after cancellation of the construction contract, it holds that the manager is not personally the contracting party, without examining whether that manager had committed faults separable from his corporate functions giving rise to his personal liability by failing to conclude an individual house construction contract.

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

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