To constitute the offence of insult

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

The situation

To constitute the offence of public insult within the meaning of Article 23 of the Law of 29 July 1881, the insulting remarks must have been 'uttered', that is to say spoken aloud in circumstances indicating an intention to make them public. Such circumstances are characterised by the judgment which, in order to declare the defendant guilty of public insult, holds that the disputed remarks, also heard by the addressee's wife, were made in a loud voice in a courtyard of a building comprising several flats and to which the public has access.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to note

• 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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