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The exculpatory provisions of
Droit Immobilier

The exculpatory provisions of

📅 Decision of 30 June 1998🔄 Updated on 17 October 2026⚖️ Cour de cassation👁️ 22 views📖 2 min read

The provisions exonerating from liability provided for by Article L. 13 of the French Post and Telecommunications Code apply only where La Poste, or the carrier it has substituted for itself, has committed no gross negligence in carrying out its mission.

Reference decision: cc • No. 96-11.866 • 1998-06-30 • View the decision →

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

The situation

The provisions exonerating from liability provided for by Article L. 13 of the French Post and Telecommunications Code apply only where La Poste, or the carrier it has substituted for itself, has committed no gross negligence in carrying out its mission.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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Legal information

  • Number: 96-11.866
  • Court: Cour de cassation
  • Decision of: 30 June 1998

Keywords

droit immobilierjurisprudenceimmobilier
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