Liability of the maître d'œuvre for a roof design fault (Cour de cassation, 19 June 1973)

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

The situation

LEGALLY JUSTIFY THEIR DECISION FINDING THE PROJECT MANAGER LIABLE FOR HAVING COMMITTED A DESIGN FAULT BY PLANNING AND BUILDING A ROOF WITH A SLOPE OF ONLY 25 PER CENT, THE TRIAL JUDGES WHO FIND, IN AGREEMENT WITH THE EXPERT, THAT THE ROOF COULD ONLY BE MADE PERFECTLY WATERTIGHT WITH A SLOPE OF AT LEAST 40 PER CENT.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key takeaways

• Strictly observe the statutory time limits for bringing an appeal
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, legal instruments, correspondence)
• Plan ahead: preventive legal advice is always cheaper than a dispute

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