Does not give a legal basis for its

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 for its decision when, in order to dismiss a building owner ordered jointly and severally with his architects and contractor to compensate damage caused to neighbours, from his claim for contribution against his co-debtors, it merely holds that he committed a fault, without investigating the shares of liability of the said architects and contractor, which might possibly justify, in whole or in part, the said recourse for contribution.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the legal 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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