Unless otherwise provided by law,

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

The situation

Unless otherwise provided by law, the civil action for compensation of damage resulting from an offence belongs only to those who have personally suffered harm directly caused by the prosecuted offence (1). Neither the Law of 11 October 1941 establishing the National Interprofessional Group for Seeds, Grains and Plants, nor any subsequent legislation, has granted this body the right to exercise the rights recognised to a civil party in respect of offences under the Law of 1 August 1905. (2)

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with legal deadlines for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (titles, deeds, letters)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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