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Liability insurance obliges
Droit Immobilier

Liability insurance obliges

📅 Decision of 19 August 2026🔄 Updated on 12 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 22 views📖 2 min read

Liability insurance obliges the insurer, except as limited by the policy, to indemnify the insured for all financial consequences of judgments rendered against him by reason of the harmful act that gave rise to his liability.

Reference decision: Court of Cassation • No. 75-10.698 • 1976-06-30 • View the decision →

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

The situation

Liability insurance obliges the insurer, except as limited by the policy, to indemnify the insured for all financial consequences of judgments rendered against him by reason of the harmful act that gave rise to his liability.

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: 75-10.698
  • Court: Cour de cassation

Keywords

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