Compulsory purchase for public benefit

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

The situation

THIRD CIVIL CHAMBER, handed down the following judgment On the appeal brought by the real estate investment company having deliberated in accordance with the law On the sole ground of appeal Given that the real estate investment company ... application, the aforementioned provision; on the other hand, that the first judges had assessed the value of the capital gain ... judges, could not, without contradicting itself, overturn the judgment on this point and reduce the value of this capital gain But whereas the Court of Appeal, which did not contradict itself in reducing the amount of the capital gain

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key takeaways

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

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