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📅 Decision of 10 December 1986🔄 Updated on 12 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 38 views📖 2 min read

No criticism can be made of an order of a First President of a Court of Appeal for having applied the rules relating to taxation to determine the amount of the costs and fees of the interim administrator of a co-owned building, since that administrator, having been entrusted with his mission by judicial decision, had, on an occasional basis, the status of an auxiliary of justice within the meaning of Article 719 of the new Code of Civil Procedure.

Reference decision: cc • No. 85-14.078 • 1986-12-10 • View the decision →

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

The situation

No criticism can be made of an order of a First President of a Court of Appeal for having applied the rules relating to taxation to determine the amount of the costs and fees of the interim administrator of a co-owned building, since that administrator, having been entrusted with his mission by judicial decision, had, on an occasional basis, the status of an auxiliary of justice within the meaning of Article 719 of the new Code of Civil Procedure.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

  • Strictly adhere to statutory time limits for appeals
  • Keep all supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
  • Plan ahead: preventive advice is always cheaper than a dispute

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Legal information

  • Number: 85-14.078
  • Court: Cour de cassation
  • Decision of: 10 December 1986

Keywords

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier

Practical use cases

1

Dispute over interim administrator's fees in co-ownership

You are a co-owner in a Parisian apartment building where the co-owners' association is deadlocked. The court has appointed an interim administrator to manage the building for six months, and you receive a bill for €3,500 as your share of the administrator's fees. You believe the fees are excessive and want to challenge them.

Practical application:

According to the Court of Cassation decision of 10 December 1986, a court-appointed interim administrator is an 'auxiliary of justice', and their fees may be taxed by the court using taxation rules. This means the First President of the Court of Appeal can assess and fix the amount, and that decision is not open to criticism. You should request the court to tax the fees, providing evidence of any excessive charges, but be aware that the court's assessment is final.

2

Landlord challenging interim administrator's costs in rental block

You own three rental flats in a co-owned building in Lyon where an interim administrator was appointed by the court after repeated mismanagement. The administrator's total fees of €12,000 are allocated proportionally among co-owners, leaving you with a bill of €2,400. You argue that the administrator performed unnecessary tasks and the costs should be reduced.

Practical application:

Under the 1986 ruling, the interim administrator is treated as an auxiliary of justice, and their fees are subject to taxation by the court. The First President of the Court of Appeal can determine the appropriate amount using rules similar to those for court-appointed experts. To challenge the fees, you must apply to the court for taxation, presenting detailed objections, but the court has wide discretion and its decision is not appealable on the merits.

3

First-time buyer facing interim administration costs in new flat

You recently bought your first flat in a co-ownership in Marseille, only to discover that an interim administrator has been in place for three months due to ongoing disputes among co-owners. You are now asked to pay €800 for your share of the administrator's fees incurred before your purchase, and you wonder if you can avoid this cost.

Practical application:

The 1986 decision confirms that a court-appointed interim administrator is an auxiliary of justice, and their fees are taxed by the court. As a new owner, you are bound by the co-ownership's debts, including these fees, unless the sale contract specified otherwise. You should check the vendor's disclosure and seek reimbursement from the seller if the fees were not disclosed. To contest the amount, you can participate in the taxation process before the court, but the court's assessment is final.

Maître Cécile Zakine

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Maître Cécile Zakine — Lawyer at the Alpes-Maritimes Bar, Doctor of Law. Every article in this magazine is based on the analysis of a real court decision, commented and put into perspective by Maître Zakine’s team.

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