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

The situation

The president of the chamber ruling on appeal, regarding the fixing of expropriation compensation, is only required to choose his assessors from among the expropriation judges within the jurisdiction of the court of appeal, and no provision requires him to designate them from among the judges exercising their functions within the jurisdiction of the department in which the expropriated property is situated.

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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