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The offence of failure to justify resources
Droit Immobilier

The offence of failure to justify resources

📅 Decision of 03 November 2016🔄 Updated on 16 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 6 views📖 2 min read

The offence of failure to justify resources does not require that the defendant's knowledge of the offences actually committed by the person with whom they are in habitual relations be established.

Reference decision: cc • No. 15-85.751 • 2016-11-03 • View the decision →

This decision provides important clarification on your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The offence of failure to justify resources does not require that the defendant's knowledge of the offences actually committed by the person with whom they are in habitual relations be established

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

  • Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
  • Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
  • Plan ahead: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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Legal information

  • Number: 15-85.751
  • Court: Cour de cassation
  • Decision of: 03 November 2016

Keywords

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier
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