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Characterises the existence of a master-servant relationship
Droit Immobilier

Characterises the existence of a master-servant relationship

📅 Decision of 07 May 2014🔄 Updated on 4 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 8 views📖 2 min read

The Court of Appeal, in finding that a person, although not an employee of the managing agent, works for him, carries out his orders, performs management acts incumbent on the managing agent on his behalf, and behaves towards third parties and co-owners as his servant, characterises the existence of a master-servant relationship within the meaning of Article 22, paragraph 4, of Law No. 65-557 of 10 July 1965.

Reference decision: Cass. • No. 13-11.743 • 2014-05-07 • View the decision →

This decision sheds important light on your property rights. Here is what it means for you.

The situation

Characterises the existence of a master-servant relationship within the meaning of Article 22, paragraph 4, of Law No. 65-557 of 10 July 1965, the Court of Appeal which finds that a person, although not an employee of the managing agent, works for him, carries out his orders, performs management acts incumbent on the managing agent on his behalf, and behaves towards third parties and co-owners as his servant.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

  • Strictly observe the statutory time limits for appeals
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
  • Plan ahead: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation

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Legal information

  • Number: 13-11.743
  • Court: Cour de cassation
  • Decision of: 07 May 2014

Keywords

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