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Characterises the offence under article
Droit Immobilier

Characterises the offence under article

📅 Decision of 25 October 2000🔄 Updated on 6 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 13 views📖 2 min read

The Court of Appeal characterises the offence under article 222-16 of the Criminal Code when it finds that, even though he was motivated by the intention to harm a competitor, the defendant, company manager, acted with a view to disturbing the peace of the person who received his numerous calls, repeated over several days.

Reference decision: cc • N° 99-87.371 • 2000-10-25 • View the decision →

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

The situation

The offence under article 222-16 of the Criminal Code is characterised by the Court of Appeal when it finds that, even though he was motivated by the intention to harm a competitor, the defendant, company manager, acted with a view to disturbing the peace of the person who received his numerous calls, repeated over several days.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

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

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Legal information

  • Number: 99-87.371
  • Court: Cour de cassation
  • Decision of: 25 October 2000

Keywords

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