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Highlights notorious insolvency
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Highlights notorious insolvency

📅 Decision of 20 June 1996🔄 Updated on 5 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 27 views📖 2 min read

Demonstrates the notorious insolvency of the real estate partnership declared the highest bidder, the judgment which holds that this partnership, whose share capital is 50,000 francs, was formed 4 days before the sale, has had no economic activity, was unable to generate profits, does not evidence any assets, and is composed of two partners, one of whom is the seized debtor and the other the administrator of a company in compulsory liquidation.

Reference decision: Cass. • No. 94-16.466 • 20 June 1996 • Consult the decision →

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

The situation

Demonstrates the notorious insolvency of the real estate partnership declared the highest bidder, the judgment which holds that this partnership, whose share capital is 50,000 francs, was formed 4 days before the sale, has had no economic activity, was unable to generate profits, does not evidence any assets, and is composed of two partners, one of whom is the seized debtor and the other the administrator of a company in compulsory liquidation.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

  • Strictly comply with legal time limits for appeals
  • Keep all your supporting documents (titles, deeds, correspondence)
  • Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation

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Legal information

  • Number: 94-16.466
  • Court: Cour de cassation
  • Decision of: 20 June 1996

Keywords

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier
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