The French Court of Cassation has cancelled its previous decisions (Cass. 3e civ. 13-7-2022 n° 19-20.231 FS-B : BPIM 5/22 inf. 359), which held that equipment elements, whether or not they can be separated from the existing structure, were previously covered by the ten-year decennial warranty if their malfunction rendered the entire ... Read more about Construction liability in France
Understanding the Hidden Defects Warranty in France: The Prescription Period
Alaris Avocats, specialists in real estate law, aims to enlighten its clients on a crucial aspect of property acquisition: the hidden defects warranty and the significance of the deadline to act. When purchasing a property, the discovery of hidden defects can be a major concern. These defects, not apparent at the time of purchase, can ... Read more about Understanding the Hidden Defects Warranty in France: The Prescription Period
Protecting your company: Dealing with unlawfully obtained evidence
In a groundbreaking judgement, the Court of Cassation (Cass. soc. of 14/02/2024 no. 22-23.073 F-B, B. c/ Sté Pharmacie mahoraise) has shown that evidence obtained through unlawful video surveillance may be admissible in court under certain conditions. In principle, it should be noted that in civil proceedings, the unlawfulness of ... Read more about Protecting your company: Dealing with unlawfully obtained evidence
