Violates Articles 637 and 686 of the Civil Code

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

The situation

A court of appeal violates Articles 637 and 686 of the Civil Code when it decides that the agreement by which the owner of a plot of land allows EDF to install a transformer on it is analysed as a servitude agreement burdening the property, whereas the electricity distribution network cannot constitute a dominant estate.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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