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30 nov. 2025

Seller's Action for Defective Building

Law case - 1 pages - Obligation law

Detailed plan on the seller's action for a building affected by defects as per Court of Cassation, Civil Chamber 3, 5 November 2013.

28 nov. 2025

Court of Cassation Ruling on Significant Imbalance in Contracts

Law case - 4 pages - Obligation law

The Commercial Chamber of the Court of Cassation ruled on the assessment of significant imbalance in contracts under Article 1171 of the Civil Code, extending its scope and clarifying its application.

27 nov. 2025

Article 1234 of 2020 Civil Liability Reform Project

Law article commentary - 2 pages - Obligation law

This article discusses the contours of Article 1234 of the 2020 Civil Liability Reform Project concerning the third-party victim of a contractual non-performance causing damage.

27 nov. 2025

Commercial Leases and Fundamental Rights

Tutorials/exercises - 11 pages - Obligation law

Overview of the compatibility of commercial leases with fundamental rights under ECHR and EDHS, and the role of the Court of Cassation in ensuring legislative balance.

25 nov. 2025

"Effect of Debtor's Failure to Fulfill Essential Contractual Obligation on Limitation of Liability Clauses"

Law case - 3 pages - Obligation law

"Discover the critical implications of contractual non-performance on limiting liability clauses in business agreements. This landmark judgment by the Commercial Chamber of the Court of Cassation on February 13, 2007 (n°05-17.407) establishes that a debtor's failure to fulfill an essential...

25 nov. 2025

Life Lease Contract Qualification and Prejudice Compensation

Law case - 4 pages - Obligation law

Analysis of a court decision regarding the qualification of a life lease contract and compensation for prejudice caused by its termination without cause.

24 nov. 2025

Unilateral Sales Commitment: Principles and Effects

Law case study - 3 pages - Obligation law

This article discusses the principles and effects of unilateral sales commitment under the Civil Code, including the preference pact and contract formation between absent parties.

20 nov. 2025

Court of Cassation Ruling on Apparent Mandate Theory

Law case - 4 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation's decision on apparent mandate theory favors third-party protection, creating an imbalance for mandators.

20 nov. 2025

Nullity of Sale Contract for Vile Price

Law case - 3 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation rules on the consequences of nullity of a sale contract due to vile price, emphasizing the payment of real value and compensation for damages.

20 nov. 2025

Faulty Termination of Negotiations: Compensation and Liability

Law case - 4 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation's ruling on the recognition of limited compensation in case of faulty termination of negotiations and the liability of third parties.

20 nov. 2025

Breach of Preference Agreement and Contractual Liability

Law case study - 3 pages - Obligation law

This case study examines the breach of a preference agreement between Alexandre and Luisa, and its implications on the sale of a building to Céline, a third party.

20 nov. 2025

Synallagmatic Promise of Sale: Contractual Freedom and Constitutive Elements

Law case - 3 pages - Obligation law

The third civil chamber of the Court of Cassation ruled on the synallagmatic promise of sale, defining the contours of the reiteration clause and its implications on contractual freedom and consent.

20 nov. 2025

Court of Cassation Relativizes Distinction between Mandate and Commission

Law case - 5 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation has moved away from the classical distinction between mandate and commission in contemporary commercial practices, focusing on the execution of contractual obligations.

20 nov. 2025

Annulment of Sale due to Breach of Preference Agreement

Law case - 2 pages - Obligation law

A legal document discussing the conditions and consequences of breaching a preference agreement in a commercial lease, and the possibility of annulling a sale.

12 nov. 2025

Loan for Use Towards Interest Logic

Essay - 3 pages - Obligation law

The document discusses the evolution of loan for use contract law, integrating interest logic while maintaining altruistic principles.

03 nov. 2025

Maintaining Hypothec on Restitution Obligation

Law case - 2 pages - Obligation law

Court ruling on the possibility of maintaining a mortgage despite the annulment of the loan contract to guarantee the obligation of restitution.

01 nov. 2025

Bad Leaver Clause Validity

Law case study - 1 pages - Obligation law

The bad leaver clause is valid as it was inserted in a shareholders' pact contract and provides for the repurchase of shares at a predetermined price, with a possible discount.

29 oct. 2025

Disproportionate Surety Law Reform 2021

Law case study - 3 pages - Obligation law

The 2021 reform on the law of securities concerning a leading or associated surety has changed the legal duty of warning for physical persons standing as sureties.

12 oct. 2025

Suspensive Condition in Sale Promise: Court of Cassation Ruling

Law case - 1 pages - Obligation law

A Court of Cassation judgment on April 28, 2011, clarifies the validity of a sale promise subject to a suspensive condition and the deadline for its realization.

12 oct. 2025

Court of Cassation Ruling on Pre-Contractual Information Obligation

Law case - 4 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation determines that tourism professionals must comply with both general and special pre-contractual information obligations, as per the Civil Code and Tourism Code.

12 oct. 2025

Liability for Defective Products: Court of Cassation Allows Cumulation with Common Law Civil Liability for Fault

Law case - 2 pages - Obligation law

Unlock the full potential of your legal research with our comprehensive product page, featuring an in-depth analysis of the Court of Cassation's landmark ruling on liability for defective products. Discover how victims can now pursue action under Article 1240 of the Civil Code, leveraging...

12 oct. 2025

Court Ruling on Rent Suspension During Health Crisis

Law case - 10 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Appeal and High Court decisions regarding a tenant's appeal to suspend rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing loss of rented property, non-performance, and force majeure.

11 oct. 2025

Sports Association Liability for Member Faults

Law case - 2 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation's ruling on the causal link between faults and sports activities, and the liability of sports associations for their members' actions.

10 oct. 2025

Lessor Liability for Breach of Delivery Obligation

Law case - 13 pages - Obligation law

Court decision regarding a dispute between a lessor and a tenant over the lessor's obligation to deliver and maintain a rented property in a suitable state.

09 oct. 2025

Contractual Freedom and Good Faith: Court of Cassation Ruling on Employee Loyalty Obligations in Employment Contracts

Law case - 1 pages - Obligation law

Unlock the nuances of contract law with insights from the Court of Cassation's landmark judgment on May 12, 2021 (n° 19-23.428), addressing the delicate balance between employee rights and the duty of loyalty. Discover how the court's ruling clarifies the principles of contractual...

07 oct. 2025

Moral Damage Compensation: Arguments and Principles

Presentation - 2 pages - Obligation law

This document outlines the arguments in favor of moral damage compensation, including recognition of psychological suffering, full reparation, and deterrent effect.

02 oct. 2025

Force Majeure in Railway Liability Cases

Law case - 3 pages - Obligation law

Analysis of a court judgment regarding the liability of SNCF in a railway accident, examining the concept of force majeure and its implications.

29 sept. 2025

Loan for Use Contract Characteristics

Course material - 109 pages - Obligation law

This document outlines the characteristics and formation of a loan for use contract, distinguishing it from other contracts such as deposit and seizure contracts.

29 sept. 2025

Delictual and Contractual Liability: Understanding the Principle of Non-Cumulation and its Implications

Essay - 3 pages - Obligation law

Unlock the nuances of liability law with our comprehensive guide. Discover how contractual and delictual liability operate under distinct regimes, influencing compensation and repair obligations. Understand the principle of non-cumulation and its impact on liability claims, including medical...

28 sept. 2025

Court of Cassation Ruling on Eviction Indemnity

Law case - 3 pages - Obligation law

The Court of Cassation ruled that an acquirer can be held liable for eviction indemnity due to imperfect delegation.