Statements in a judgment: the Councillor charged with following the proceedings heard after the reopening of the hearing – Cour de cassation, 30 May 1972 (No 70-14.245)

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

The situation

FROM THE STATEMENTS OF A JUDGMENT: THAT IT "WAS RENDERED" AFTER HAVING HEARD THE REPORT OF THE COUNCILLOR... CHARGED WITH FOLLOWING THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THEN, AT A SUBSEQUENT HEARING AT WHICH THE HEARING WAS REOPENED, AFTER HAVING ONCE AGAIN HEARD, ON THE READING OF HIS REPORT, "THE SAID COUNCILLOR", IT FOLLOWS THAT IT WAS IN HIS NEW REPORT THAT THE COUNCILLOR CHARGED WITH FOLLOWING THE PROCEEDINGS WAS HEARD AFTER THE REOPENING OF THE HEARING.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

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

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