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By noting that the carrier, upon his
Droit Immobilier

By noting that the carrier, upon his

📅 Decision of 17 September 2026🔄 Updated on 11 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 15 views📖 2 min read

By noting that the carrier, upon his arrival at the consignee's premises, accepted the change of destination requested by the latter, a Court of Appeal brings out that the parties' intentions concurred, not for the consignee to then take charge of the goods, but for the carriage to be then continued, and that the initial consignee did not accept delivery when it was offered to him.

Reference decision: cc • No. 74-12.987 • 1975-12-22 • Consult the decision →

This decision sheds important light on your real estate law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

By noting that the carrier, upon his arrival at the consignee's premises, accepted the change of destination requested by the latter, a Court of Appeal brings out that the parties' intentions concurred, not for the consignee to then take charge of the goods, but for the carriage to be then continued, and that the initial consignee did not accept delivery when it was offered to him.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to note

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

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Legal information

  • Number: 74-12.987
  • Court: Cour de cassation

Keywords

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