Reference decision: cc • No. 94-16.357 • 1996-07-10 • View the decision →
This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.
The situation
The Court of Appeal does not give a legal basis to its decision when, to dismiss the owners' claim for restoration of the bars and wire mesh of the window of the neighbouring building, adjoining their land and creating a view over their property, it holds that such an opening overlooking the roof of the claimants' building, in the absence of any risk of indiscretion, falls outside the rules on servitudes of view, without examining whether this opening did not constitute a 'day' (a fixed light opening) that had to comply with the requirements of article 676 of the Civil Code.
What the law says
This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.
Key points
- Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
- Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
- Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation
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