A party is barred from invoking,

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

The situation

A party is barred from invoking, by a contrary argument, the violation of the principle of non-cumulation of possessory and petitory actions, where it had asked the Court of Appeal, seised of a possessory action, to rule on the petitory issue by stating that the land belonging to the opposing party was not landlocked.

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

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