To request from the liberty and custody judge and

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

The situation

To request from the liberty and custody judge the extension of the decision to place a foreign national in detention, the prefect has a period of five days from that decision, which period may not exceed seven days in the event of placement in police custody. Consequently, the order of the first president of a court of appeal which held that the duration of the police custody had to be included in the five-day period granted to the prefect to refer the matter to the liberty and custody judge is liable to be quashed.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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