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The authority of res judicata on a
Droit Immobilier

The authority of res judicata on a

📅 Decision of 03 August 2026🔄 Updated on 18 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 15 views📖 2 min read

The authority of res judicata on a claim for determination of the rent of a renewed lease cannot be invoked in a dispute relating to a refusal to renew a lease, an eviction and an opposition to a commandement, which does not have the same object.

Reference decision: cc • No. 68-11.916 • 27 February 1970 • Consult the decision →

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

The situation

The authority of res judicata on a claim for determination of the rent of a renewed lease cannot be invoked in a dispute relating to a refusal to renew a lease, an eviction and an opposition to a commandement, which does not have the same object.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

  • Scrupulously respect the statutory time limits for appeals
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
  • Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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Legal information

  • Number: 68-11.916
  • Court: Cour de cassation

Keywords

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