A person whose rights and

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

The situation

A person whose rights and obligations are not in issue has no standing to defend an action brought against their debtor. The appeal must therefore be dismissed against the judgment of a court of appeal which declared inadmissible the principal voluntary intervention of companies which merely sought to challenge enforcement proceedings brought against their debtor.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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